Does thickness of fabric have any bearing on how difficult or easy it is to sew?
2006-09-02 13:18:10 · 5 answers · asked by arthur.krill@sbcglobal.net 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Yep! And what you're making does too. You have to be sure the fabric is right for the pattern. Make sure you use a ballpoint or stretch needle with stretch fabrics and a small needle size on light fabrics.
What are you trying to make? A light stretch material is probably best suited to t-shirts, pj tops, etc. Possibly okay for a halter style, but you need to check your pattern carefully as the amount of stretch could be enough to make it not fit right.
Use stay-stitching (straight stitch about 2.5 to 3 lenght) around necklines so they don't stretch out. Stabalize per pattern.
2006-09-03 12:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - that type of fabric is very finickey. What I suggest is that you iron your seams in place first - using stich witchery then sewing afterward. This should make your fabric slip less and maintain your seam line more consistently. Also it decreases the natural stretching of that fabric, which you don't want while sewing.
2006-09-02 13:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by Loresinger99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stiff fabric is always easier to work with than silky or stretchy... but you can still pin the stretchy and it should sew just fine. and cost has nothing to do with it- I have some awesome things made by wal-mart sale fabric.
2006-09-02 13:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by emilystartsfires 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! if it's cheap or thin it might rip or run and if it's too thick, it will jam your sewing machine
2006-09-02 13:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, just pin it and it should stay in place until you remove the pins as you stitch.
2006-09-02 13:20:56 · answer #5 · answered by Peach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋