2006-09-10 19:20:17 · 3 answers · asked by arthur.krill@sbcglobal.net 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I have sewn several things in stretch fabric, without using a serger, but my normal sewing machine (it's about 5 years old, basic model Bernina).
It has several stiches for strech fabric - including a normal straight stich where it goes three forward then two back, then three forward then two back, etc... makes a great strong seam that looks like a normal seam, but holds really well when streched.
Alternatively, you can use a twin-needle, which makes what looks like two straight stiches on the front, and zig-zag on the back. Check the bottom seam of a tee-shirt; it comes out looking like that.
So don't worry about spluring for a serger - you can go for it with a normal sewing machine.
Have fun!
2006-09-11 01:55:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ebie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most newer sewing machines have a stretch stitch function.
2006-09-11 02:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a tight zigzag stitch.
2006-09-11 02:42:59 · answer #3 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋