Decorative finishing stitch can significantly change the look of your product! We tell you how to achieve perfection.
Using stitching, you can beautifully emphasize the seams of the product, set interesting accents and play with colors if you choose contrasting threads. But stitching will not forgive you flaws, because this way of decorating really attracts the eye, which means that all the flaws will be in sight.
In order for the result to please you, we recommend that you take into account some useful tips!
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Tip 1
The threads should match the density of the fabric. Universal sewing threads are suitable in most cases, but if you sew from thick fabrics, you may need a denser or specialized thread.
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Tip 2
Stitching may require changing the thread tension on your sewing machine. A weak tension will cause the stitches to be too loose on the inside, while a strong tension will cause the bobbin thread to be visible from the front. Your task is to align the tension so that the line is balanced from the face and from the inside. Keep in mind that stitching threads on thick fabrics such as jeans are wound around a bobbin.
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Tip 3
Use suitable needles. Try Microtek’s extra-sharp needles: they are ideal for sewing thin but dense fabrics, such as silk taffeta, and also for thick and dense fabrics, such as jeans, tarpaulins, twill. On thick heavy fabrics, use a special stitching needle - the eyelet is longer, which will allow you to work with thicker threads.
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Tip 4
When working with thick fabrics, increase the stitch length. The line will look smoother and more accurate.
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Tip 5
Do not do the stitches; the decorative stitch is decorative rather than functional; therefore, stitches can spoil the look. Instead of piling up the stitches, securely tie the ends of the threads by hand.
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Tip 6
Prepare a plan and stick to it. If you are sewing on Burda patterns, then you already have a plan, but if you add a stitching to a product where it was not originally intended, mark the location of the decorative stitch in the technical drawing. Do not forget to consult the instructions for the pattern to stitch the details in time.
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Tip 7
The contrast of your thread should be directly proportional to your confidence in your skills. If this is your first try, choose less contrasting colors for stitching until you gain experience.
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Tip 8
Practice, practice and practice again. According to experts, the skill of sewing is 25% muscle memory, that is, automatism, and it can not be achieved if you do not practice. Also, starting to stitch the product, it will not be superfluous to “warm up” on an unnecessary piece of fabric.
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