sewing velveteen
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Original 60s 70s LOVE Flower Child 5 inch Ebroidered velveteen jacket patch $3.99 |
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White Lace Trim Burgundy Velveteen Ribbon 1 1/2" $5.50 |
embroidery floss or reg. thread?
I am finished sewing both sides of a Christmas stocking (velvet applique on velveteen or velvet, I forget which word is for which fabric.) now I plan to put it together by hand. Should I sew with reg. thread or embroidery floss? Which would stand the test of time better? My grandmother made these almost 60 years ago, but she died before I started trying to imitate her handwork. I think she sewed them together on a machine but I have no machine. I am very disappointed in the quality of thread and cloth in general. I made two of these 20 years ago, and what is available now in materials is much poorer quality.
You are so right about the quality of supplies we can get!
I would sew it together with regular sewing thread. the stitching your grandmother and mine taught me will work for this just fine. Three stitches and one back stitch all the way around your stitching line. Then you could go back and do blanket type stitch around the seam to prevent fraying if you liked. that would overcast the seam edges.
The thread is better quality if you buy the more expensive threads. Don't get the 3 for a dollar type stuff.
Also if you tie knot in the end that comes first through the needle and clip the thread from near the spool it will not tangle and knot as easily. I also use beeswax on all sewing threads to prevent some of the tangling and knotting, no matter if I am just stitchinga seam or quilting.
Here is a site I get a lot of fabrics from and haven't gotten any seconds yet:
http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_items.aspx?TypID=138&Viewby=Types&Page=1
good luck on your sewing!
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The Velveteen Rabbit 10 Soft Toy $18.56 Velveteen Rabbit is designed with elegantly simple lines, a shimmery velveteen coat, soft cr?me anglaise colored spots, and a snow-white belly. Pink satin ears, button-thread whiskers, sparkling eyes with embroidered trim, hand-stitched details, and a silky chenille tail complete this masterpiece.... |
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Best in Children's Books Volume 35: America's Past, Star-Spangled Banner, Pet of the Met, Tinder Box, Pandora, Velveteen Rabbit, Simple Sewing: Doll Clothes, Let's Look at Russia, Wonderful Teakettle, Beezus & Her Imagination, Animals of Australia Anthology of children's stories. Contents: "America's Glorious Past" illustrated by Alice Smith and Edward Shenton; "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key, illustrated by Phoebe Erickson; "Pet of the Met" written and illustrated by Lydia and Don Freeman; "The Tinder Box" by Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Elizabeth Skilton; "Pandora" illustrated by Colleen Browning; "The ... |
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Sewing with velvet, velveteen and corduroy (Pm-1024a) ... |
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Original 60s 70s LOVE Flower Child 5 inch Ebroidered velveteen jacket patch $3.99 |
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White Lace Trim Burgundy Velveteen Ribbon 1 1/2" $5.50 |
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Velveteen EYE TAPE Blue Brown Black Red Caramel BTY $2.25 |
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Velveteen EYE TAPE Blue Brown Black Red Caramel BTY $2.25 |
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Velveteen EYE TAPE Blue Brown Black Red Caramel BTY $2.25 |
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Velveteen EYE TAPE Blue Brown Black Red Caramel BTY $2.50 |
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White lace with Navy Blue Velveteen Ribbon Trim 2 yards $5.00 |
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VINTAGE VELVETEEN FRUIT BASKET APPLIQUE MADE FRANCE FRENCH 1950S 40'S PILLOWS? $35.00 |
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VINTAGE VELVETEEN FRUIT BASKET APPLIQUE MADE FRANCE FRENCH 1950S 40'S PILLOWS? $35.00 |
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VINTAGE VELVETEEN FRUIT APPLIQUE 1950S 40'S PILLOWS" QUILTS? LARGE $25.00 |
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VINTAGE VELVETEEN FRUIT APPLIQUE 1950S 40'S PILLOWS" QUILTS? LARGE $25.00 |
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Tri-Chem Liquid Embroidery Printed Black Velveteen Fabric 2 Pc. Mushroom #1 New $0.50 |
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Tri-Chem Liquid Embroidery Printed Black Velveteen Fabric 2 Pc. Mushroom #2 New $0.50 |
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Tri-Chem Liquid Embroidery Printed Black Velveteen Butterflies 18" x 14" New $0.99 |
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Tri-Chem Liquid Embroidery Printed Black Velveteen Butterflies 8" x 10" New $0.50 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 1 oz. - Velveteen Black $6.51 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 1 oz. - Velveteen Blue $6.51 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 1 oz. - Velveteen Green $6.51 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 1 oz. - Velveteen White $6.51 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 1 oz. - Velveteen Yellow $6.51 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 4 oz. - Velveteen Black $12.15 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 4 oz. - Velveteen Blue $12.15 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 4 oz. - Velveteen Green $12.15 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 4 oz. - Velveteen Red $12.15 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 4 oz. - Velveteen White $12.15 |
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Tulip Soft Fabric Paint 4 oz. - Velveteen Yellow $12.15 |
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1 Yd. TAN CRUSH VELVETEEN UPHOLSTERY PIPING 7/8" W $1.25 |
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2 yds cream black Dalmation Dog animal Print NON stretch velveteen trim 1" $2.50 |
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BLACK velveteen DOUBLE Lace GROMMET trim corset DIY 2" $2.50 |
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vtg soft sculpture SWANS & GEESE 3 designs Velveteen Taffeta Eyelet centerpiece $4.99 |
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Black Twill Satin Velveteen GROMMET tape trim BTY $1.50 |
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Black Twill Satin Velveteen GROMMET tape trim BTY $1.50 |
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Black Twill Satin Velveteen GROMMET tape trim BTY $2.25 |
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Black Twill Satin Velveteen GROMMET tape trim BTY $2.50 |
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Black Twill Satin Velveteen GROMMET tape trim BTY $2.25 |
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Black Twill Satin Velveteen GROMMET tape trim BTY $2.25 |
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Black Twill Satin Velveteen GROMMET tape trim BTY $2.50 |
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5 Yards BLACK Velveteen Insertion Costume Trim 1" wide Zig Zag Edges $4.75 |
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5 Yards BLACK Floral Die Cut Velveteen Trim .75" wide $3.75 |
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5 Yards Burgandy / Wine Scallopped Edges Die Cut Design Velveteen Trim .75" wide $3.75 |
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5 Yards Burgandy / Wine Floral Die Cut Velveteen Trim .75" wide $3.75 |
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Lot Full Roll Bright Yellow Velveteen Lace Ribbon 25 Yards New Craft 2.5" Wide $11.99 |
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5 Yds BURGANDY Velveteen Costume Fringe Trim 3.25" wide $4.25 |
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5 yds dark BROWN velveteen COSTUME fringe 2.5" wide $4.50 |
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5 Yards CARAMEL Velveteen Costume FRINGE Trim 2.5" wide $4.50 |
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5 yds CARAMEL Brown DIE CUT Velveteen LEAF TRIM 1.75" $4.50 |
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5 yds TAN Velveteen Die Cut Trim with Grommets 2" wide $4.75 |
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ANIMAL PRINT Zebra Velveteen METAL SNAP TAPE .75" DIY $3.00 |
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4.25 yds dark BROWN velveteen COSTUME fringe 2.5" wide $3.50 |
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3 Yards Carmel Velveteen with Grommets Insertion Ribbion Trim Eyelets 1" wide $4.25 |
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