Everytime I make a cut, or run anything through my sewing machine, I'm learning something new. My mom and friend En both taught me the basics in college, and from then on I've been pretty much self taught. Still trying to get through this stack of books however!
Remember this Dress?
Remember this Dress?
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Well, I used a new gathering technique that worked wonders with all the layers of lining and Tulle I used.
There are many techniques for gathering for a ruffle. You can use your machine if it's set right, there is a 'gathering foot', you can do a long stitch, and pray it doesn't break when you pull the thread, which it usually does, yet this is the technique I normally use.
Not Anymore! All you need is a little DENTAL FLOSS!
Yep, just do a zig zag stitch over the thread, set at the longest setting.
There are many techniques for gathering for a ruffle. You can use your machine if it's set right, there is a 'gathering foot', you can do a long stitch, and pray it doesn't break when you pull the thread, which it usually does, yet this is the technique I normally use.
Not Anymore! All you need is a little DENTAL FLOSS!
Yep, just do a zig zag stitch over the thread, set at the longest setting.
Worked like a charm. Need to invest in some unscented floss though. Melody smelled a bit minty when she wore her dress the first time!
Thanks MOM for this tip!
Wow Melis! What an awesome tip! Can"t wait to use it!
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