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How do you use a sewing machine to make a double row hem on knit fabric?
I'm trying to put hems on a knit shirt and am not sure how you get the double row of stitching you find on shirts you buy in a store. Do I need a serger or can I use a twin needle on my brothers sewing maching? If I can use the twin needle how do I thread it?
If you have one available and the time to learn how to do it well, a cover stitch on a serger is a good way to go, but it's a fairly steep learning curve.
It is easier to get a reasonably good job done with a twin needle on a standard sewing machine*, used slowly and with care. The machine should have an auxiliary spool pin. Thread up as normal, both top and bottom, and then just thread the second top thread from the second spool pin through the same thread path. You may need to slacken off your BOBBIN tension quite a bit, which can be a little tricky. Check how to do this with the sewing machine manual. Test the tension and stitch quality carefully on off-cuts of the knit fabric.
*Use a JERSEY or KNIT twin needle, as this will give the best results on a knit fabric. Schmetz do one which should be readily available.
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Brother PWB250 Prewound Embroidery Bobbin Thread 10pc $24.99 |
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Brother Sewing Pacesetter Organizer for Thread/Feet $25.49 |
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Brother PWB250 Prewound Embroidery Bobbin Thread 10pc $24.99 |
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Brother Sewing Pacesetter Organizer for Thread/Feet $25.49 |
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Janome 3160QDC--Quilt/sew. Lightweight! AUTO THREAD CUTTER!! $599.00 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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NEW MAXI-LOCK SERGER THREAD SPOOL - LOTS OF COLORS! NEW $3.75 |
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Evil Needles: How to Thread Serger
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4 Thread Overlock Serger $250.00 4 Thread Overlock Serger... This high quality Serger is built strong and durable. The RX3044 Serger comes with a hand trim catcher, adjustable cutting dial, and quick & easy threading to reduce eye strain. The differential feed allows smooth seams on a variety of fabrics and can also be used for gathering. Easy to operate: Built-in handle for portability; Differential feed can be easily adjusted f... |
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6 Serger Tweezer One of our most popular tweezers, this 6" serger tweezers can be used whenever you need to grasp threads. The serrated tips hold the thread tightly and securely. Slight angle makes manuevering easy, while unique alignment pin keeps tips together each and every time. Item Code: 30062.... |
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The Complete Serger Handbook $2.05 Whether you are already using a serger or just thinking about buying one you will get plenty of use from the most comprehensive one volume reference. Know when a serger will work quicker and more efficiently than other machines on items that are otherwise hard to control. Everything is in that unique serger mode. Softcover: 160 pages.... |
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Kiyomi Osawa Collection Vol 1 Flowers & Butterflies PC Design CD Flowers and Butterflies is the first of a three-volume CD collection by acclaimed Japanese artist Kiyomi Osawa. Her work is unlike any other machine embroidery; a result of her unique technique which uses an embroidery machine to literally paint her subjects in thread. As a result of her technique, her subjects seem to come alive on the fabric. The effect of her singular artistry is stunning. The... |
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