Sewing Tips - How To Sew More Professional Looking Top-Stitching
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Hi Sewing Friends:
Top-stitching can really set off a garment if done well.
Here is the answer to a question about how to sew more professional looking top-stitching.
Check out my article below. It just makes sense!
To Your Sewing Success,
Marian
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Sewing Tips - How To Sew More Professional Looking Top-Stitching
- by Marian Lewis
©2006 Marian Lewis - All Rights Reserved
1st Step To Sewing Success
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Here is a sewing tip to add to your sewing techniques book.
Learn how to sew more professional looking top-stitching at the sewing machine using your regular sewing thread.
Use the same thread that you used to sew your garment for a matching top-stitching. Or, use a contrasting thread for more definition.
When you top-stitch with a single thread, it seems to sink into your fabric and is not very noticeable.
For more professional looking top-stitching, try using three threads on the top of the sewing machine.
You don't need to buy three spools of thread to do this.
Just wind three bobbins of sewing thread and place them on the spindle at the top of the sewing machine where you normally place your single spool of thread.
Try to have your bobbins full to begin top-stitching.
Fill one bobbin as you normally do for the bobbin case.
Thread the bottom bobbin as usual.
Hold the end of each of the top three bobbin threads together in your hand and thread them as one thread through your sewing machine and needle. Moistening the threads first seems to help.
You may need a needle threader to help you do this. You can find a needle threader in the notions department of your favorite sewing or fabric store or you may already have one in your sewing case.
Set your sewing machine stitch for a longer stitch (about 6 to 8 stitches per inch).
Stitch very slowly and straight. Use a stitching guide or tape to help you if you need it.
This makes a very elegant top-stitch. Try it!
Stitch multiple rows about 1/8 inch apart for a high quality look.
Contrasting thread adds more definition. Try using white or a metallic gold or silver thread on a dark fabric or a darker shade of thread on a light fabric. Experiment on scraps to get the look you want.
Check out the finest ready-to-wear boutiques for more top-stitching ideas.
You are the designer! Have fun with top-stitching.
Three threads are better than one!
It just makes sense!
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PS: If you enjoyed this article or have a comment, please do so here on my Sewing Blog.
Actually, you can check out most of my articles here. You might find something that interests you. I welcome your feedback :-)
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If you have sewing related questions that you would like to have answered, ask them here or at:
=> http://1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/questionburning.html
I'll do my best to answer them for you.
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Marian Lewis is a sewing instructor, author and creator of an amazing new fitting method for hard-to-fit sewing folks who want great fitting skirts and pants. In her mini-course ebook, she teaches step-by-step common sense techniques how to find out WHAT you really need, WHERE you really need it and HOW to apply that to a commercial sewing pattern.
Marian is also the author of many articles and other mini-course ebooks related to sewing highlighting, "It Doesn't LOOK Homemade"Sewing Techniques.
Copy and paste the link now to check out her website at:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/
Discover Fitting And Sewing SecretsTo Achieve Sewing Success
For information on the mini-course ebook:
"Common Sense Fitting Method For Hard-To-Fit Sewing Folks Who Want Great Fitting Skirts And Pants"
Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/fitting.html
For information on the mini-course ebook:
"Sew A Tee Pee And Accessories For Your Tribe Of Kids"
Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/sewing.html
For information on the mini-course ebook:
"Classy Designer Straight Skirt"
Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/sewing.html
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Hi Sewing Friends:
Top-stitching can really set off a garment if done well.
Here is the answer to a question about how to sew more professional looking top-stitching.
Check out my article below. It just makes sense!
To Your Sewing Success,
Marian
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Sewing Tips - How To Sew More Professional Looking Top-Stitching
- by Marian Lewis
©2006 Marian Lewis - All Rights Reserved
1st Step To Sewing Success
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Here is a sewing tip to add to your sewing techniques book.
Learn how to sew more professional looking top-stitching at the sewing machine using your regular sewing thread.
Use the same thread that you used to sew your garment for a matching top-stitching. Or, use a contrasting thread for more definition.
When you top-stitch with a single thread, it seems to sink into your fabric and is not very noticeable.
For more professional looking top-stitching, try using three threads on the top of the sewing machine.
You don't need to buy three spools of thread to do this.
Just wind three bobbins of sewing thread and place them on the spindle at the top of the sewing machine where you normally place your single spool of thread.
Try to have your bobbins full to begin top-stitching.
Fill one bobbin as you normally do for the bobbin case.
Thread the bottom bobbin as usual.
Hold the end of each of the top three bobbin threads together in your hand and thread them as one thread through your sewing machine and needle. Moistening the threads first seems to help.
You may need a needle threader to help you do this. You can find a needle threader in the notions department of your favorite sewing or fabric store or you may already have one in your sewing case.
Set your sewing machine stitch for a longer stitch (about 6 to 8 stitches per inch).
Stitch very slowly and straight. Use a stitching guide or tape to help you if you need it.
This makes a very elegant top-stitch. Try it!
Stitch multiple rows about 1/8 inch apart for a high quality look.
Contrasting thread adds more definition. Try using white or a metallic gold or silver thread on a dark fabric or a darker shade of thread on a light fabric. Experiment on scraps to get the look you want.
Check out the finest ready-to-wear boutiques for more top-stitching ideas.
You are the designer! Have fun with top-stitching.
Three threads are better than one!
It just makes sense!
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
End Of Article
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
PS: If you enjoyed this article or have a comment, please do so here on my Sewing Blog.
Actually, you can check out most of my articles here. You might find something that interests you. I welcome your feedback :-)
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
If you have sewing related questions that you would like to have answered, ask them here or at:
=> http://1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/questionburning.html
I'll do my best to answer them for you.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Marian Lewis is a sewing instructor, author and creator of an amazing new fitting method for hard-to-fit sewing folks who want great fitting skirts and pants. In her mini-course ebook, she teaches step-by-step common sense techniques how to find out WHAT you really need, WHERE you really need it and HOW to apply that to a commercial sewing pattern.
Marian is also the author of many articles and other mini-course ebooks related to sewing highlighting, "It Doesn't LOOK Homemade"Sewing Techniques.
Copy and paste the link now to check out her website at:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/
Discover Fitting And Sewing SecretsTo Achieve Sewing Success
For information on the mini-course ebook:
"Common Sense Fitting Method For Hard-To-Fit Sewing Folks Who Want Great Fitting Skirts And Pants"
Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/fitting.html
For information on the mini-course ebook:
"Sew A Tee Pee And Accessories For Your Tribe Of Kids"
Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/sewing.html
For information on the mini-course ebook:
"Classy Designer Straight Skirt"
Copy and paste the link:
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/sewing.html
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**Attn: Ezine editors / Site owners **
Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine, blog, autoresponder, or on your site so long as you leave all links in place, do not modify the content and include our resource box as listed above.
Please let us know if you use the article and where you put it so we can take a look. Thanks!
Feel free to substitute your affiliate link in place of our link in the resource box.
Affiliate details are available here:
"1st Step To Sewing Success" Affiliate Program
=> http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/affiliate.html
See more about sewing
Keywords: sewing, sewing tips, sewing techniques, sewing projects, how to sew, sew
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