tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post5709893550268805424..comments2024-03-29T03:54:45.048-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: New Sewists Thursdays - TopstitchingCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-8999671884312567522012-02-21T13:33:42.494-05:002012-02-21T13:33:42.494-05:00I have just started to spend more time learning to...I have just started to spend more time learning to perfect my topstitching. I find that the triple stitch on my Bernina machine really helps do the trick, despite the extra thread it uses.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658613964862931960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-18334263931806168642009-10-04T13:09:07.657-04:002009-10-04T13:09:07.657-04:00Topstitching is done beautifully, however, I may b...Topstitching is done beautifully, however, I may be wrong, but I think that the lapel is top stitched incorrectly. the topstitching on the lapel (I believe) is supposed to pivot (just as does in the photo) but line up with the upper collar edge, not the upper collar topstitching.sewsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-65692396709450426682009-10-03T05:26:52.836-04:002009-10-03T05:26:52.836-04:00Wow! So many great instructions and tips. I've...Wow! So many great instructions and tips. I've nothing to add, I'm just a beginner sewist trying to soaking it all in. :)<br />Thanks for your wonderful blog, Carolyn!!anitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-62889481551969294962009-10-02T04:06:05.482-04:002009-10-02T04:06:05.482-04:00Thank you Carolyn for another informative tip.
...Thank you Carolyn for another informative tip. <br /><br />I've also used the Gutterman Upholstery Thread, grey reel, which has nearly as many colours as the standard thread and works well.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76085250191400251282009-10-01T16:47:53.791-04:002009-10-01T16:47:53.791-04:00If you don't have top stitching thread, you ca...If you don't have top stitching thread, you can use two spools of the same color. Thread your machine as if using a twin needle but use a single eyed needle. Both threads go through one needle. It gives a heavier look than just using a single thread.Mickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07689397472301956168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36879662143785410122009-10-01T16:22:56.962-04:002009-10-01T16:22:56.962-04:00One suggestion: sample, sample, sample before sti...One suggestion: sample, sample, sample before stitching on the real project. This is important to getting the right combination of needle/thread/tension before working on the project. This also is a good time to test thread types and color combinations to see if they're really going to work before committing to putting it on the entire project.Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67199355737404519522009-10-01T14:20:09.151-04:002009-10-01T14:20:09.151-04:00Excellent summary! One thing I'd like to add...Excellent summary! One thing I'd like to add - if your machine has a free-arm, use the extension table that comes with it. It's much easier to stitch a straight line when you're not fighting the weight of the fabric pulling to the side/back/front, or having to constantly stop to adjust the fabric to the side, etc. My sewing got much straighter when I started to use the extension table, and using the free arm setup only when it's needed. <br /><br />JustGailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-76912915211617149892009-10-01T10:55:05.239-04:002009-10-01T10:55:05.239-04:00Just a couple more comments. It really helps to us...Just a couple more comments. It really helps to use your teflon foot, which glides smoothly over the fabric. As to the needle, you'll have better luck if you start with a new one; the smoothness will also make a difference. And my last tip, is you do beautiful topstitching the same way you get to Carnegie Hall: "Practice, woman, Practice!"San Antonio Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52028608953217780092009-10-01T10:10:47.535-04:002009-10-01T10:10:47.535-04:00What a great idea about using the tape. I never t...What a great idea about using the tape. I never thought of that. I, too, have learned from experience that one should sew both sides of the seam in one direction.juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423393733607579888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-20885771000807449042009-10-01T08:54:34.340-04:002009-10-01T08:54:34.340-04:00I generally use my walking foot--helps the even fe...I generally use my walking foot--helps the even feeding of the fabric.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27215717885506939442009-10-01T06:59:42.557-04:002009-10-01T06:59:42.557-04:00Thanks so much, Carolyn. Great tips! I'll pr...Thanks so much, Carolyn. Great tips! I'll practice!<br />CissieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-20433284747303482702009-10-01T06:50:16.269-04:002009-10-01T06:50:16.269-04:00Ok - I learned something - to use tape! great idea...Ok - I learned something - to use tape! great idea.<br /><br />The only thing I could add is you always want to do topstitching on the right side of the fabric. Sometimes I see people trying to do it on the wrong side.<br />And<br />I have my students use the zipper foot when doing edge stitching to get them closer to the edge of the fabric. It always looks better the closer you get to the edge. And the zipper foot is easy to follow.Zephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682731203511053192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-3400388686246193912009-10-01T01:54:48.488-04:002009-10-01T01:54:48.488-04:00Very informative. Thank you.Very informative. Thank you.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52304243749360100872009-10-01T01:20:24.976-04:002009-10-01T01:20:24.976-04:00Great explanation! I have tried some different dec...Great explanation! I have tried some different decorative stitches when topstitching... and it has helped to make my clothes... my own detail! Have fun sewing... it's been raining here all day... and the weather has been down in the 40's when it was 90 this past weekend!Jean C.http://dougjean.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59214343331468972882009-10-01T01:04:40.604-04:002009-10-01T01:04:40.604-04:00Very thorough, Carolyn. I would only add that I lo...Very thorough, Carolyn. I would only add that I love my 1/4 inch foot (sometimes called a quilt piecing foot) for topstitching. It is 1/4" on both sides. That makes it easy to stitch exactly the same width on both sides of a seam while stitching in the same direction, as you mentioned. Mine is a Viking foot, but I imagine all the companies have a similar foot.<br />LindaSewingLibrariannoreply@blogger.com