Makeing a pillow with satin and velvet, is there any tips to prevent satin from puckering.
2007-12-04 09:02:16 · 7 answers · asked by Deborah M 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Are you using a ball point needle? You should, for satin. Also, I would also use an interfacing to help stiffen the satin against the velvet. .
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2007-12-04 09:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a walking foot, use that. If not, make sure the satin is on the bottom against the sole plate. Pin it (in the seam allowance only) at regular intervals also
2007-12-04 23:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by Delta M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that pinning the heck out of it helps... a lot. Another trick is to slip a sheet of tissue paper between the layers and then just tear it out after you're done sewing. Also, try using a walking foot instead of a regular presser foot.
2007-12-05 10:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by autumn rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're just going to be doing one, use lots of pins and hand baste first (running stitch). Then remove the pins and either back-stitch by hand or machine stitch without fear of it shifting.
I normally only use ball-point needles for knits (and counted-thread embroidery, butt that's a different craft). I normally use sharp needles on satin, whether by hand or by machine.
2007-12-05 00:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by h_brida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use bias tape or a 1" strip of cotton fabric to guide the seam - it will stabilize and make the seam perfect. Good Luck!
2007-12-04 09:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your machine - did you try reducing the tension? If you did, use a wider stitch and if you need to, go back and reinforce the hidden side.
2007-12-04 09:12:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for all the answers!
2016-08-26 09:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋