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Posted by on November 8, 2006, 7:27 pm
For context, I am a guy with a bit of heavy canvas/sail repair sewing
experience. Have also done some Polartec Windbloc work, recut my blue
jeans for a better fit, and regularly "bring in" casual shirts for a
trimmer fit. I have a medium duty walking foot machine, plus an old
Pfaff 130 with a aftermarket button holer, and some machine given to me
by a friend because his wife had a hard time keeping it running, so he
bought her a new one. I am looking to expand my sewing, because
frankly it's fun.
Question #1:
Those long seams down the under sleeve of men's shirts, however do they
sew them _through_ the sleeve (top stitching I think it's called).
Looks like special production equipment, though maybe I just overlooked
the obvious.
Question #2:
(I tore apart an old rugby shirt to use as a pattern, transfered to
cheap cotton to pattern better and am near to start cuttiing some nice
looking green cotton I have. Problem is, I can't find any pre-made
knit cuffs in anything but stark white or midnight blue. I found some
(2) cotton jersey "kinda" the right color, but the sales lady (she and
I only vaguely spoke the same English, and I speak no Chinese)
indicated the cotton jersey's were too light and suggested I look at
the wool jersey's. Heavier they were, but I am concerned about mixing
cotton shirting with wool cuffs.)
Is is possible, i.e. practical, to buy a very low end knitting machine
and knit my own cuffs in whatever colors (plural, as I figure I will
make more such shirts, and even some foul weather gear for boating)?
It looks like I can pickup an old, possibly too small for knitting
machine buffs, machine for under $50, including shipping. Kinda pricey
for a set of cuffs, but what the hey, if I get the cuffs to match the
shirt I am probably ahead, and lots ahead maybe in the future.
What's say? A reasonable idea, or off the wall?
TIA
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Posted by cea on November 8, 2006, 8:01 pm
jaxashby@aol.com wrote:
> For context, I am a guy with a bit of heavy canvas/sail repair sewing
> experience. Have also done some Polartec Windbloc work, recut my blue
> jeans for a better fit, and regularly "bring in" casual shirts for a
> trimmer fit. I have a medium duty walking foot machine, plus an old
> Pfaff 130 with a aftermarket button holer, and some machine given to me
> by a friend because his wife had a hard time keeping it running, so he
> bought her a new one. I am looking to expand my sewing, because
> frankly it's fun.
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<< And hope you join the sew group, too.
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>
> Question #1:
>
> Those long seams down the under sleeve of men's shirts, however do they
> sew them _through_ the sleeve (top stitching I think it's called).
> Looks like special production equipment, though maybe I just overlooked
> the obvious
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<<Yup, special equipt., but you can wrestle the fabric carefully on
a freearm machine, and wind up with a nice french or flat-felled seam.
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>
> Question #2:
>
> (I tore apart an old rugby shirt to use as a pattern, transfered to
> cheap cotton to pattern better and am near to start cuttiing some nice
> looking green cotton I have. Problem is, I can't find any pre-made
> knit cuffs in anything but stark white or midnight blue. I found some
> (2) cotton jersey "kinda" the right color, but the sales lady (she and
> I only vaguely spoke the same English, and I speak no Chinese)
> indicated the cotton jersey's were too light and suggested I look at
> the wool jersey's. Heavier they were, but I am concerned about mixing
> cotton shirting with wool cuffs.)
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<< If the wool is washable, or compatable with the cleaning methods
you will use on the shirts, why not try it?
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>
> Is is possible, i.e. practical, to buy a very low end knitting machine
> and knit my own cuffs in whatever colors (plural, as I figure I will
> make more such shirts, and even some foul weather gear for boating)?
> It looks like I can pickup an old, possibly too small for knitting
> machine buffs, machine for under $50, including shipping. Kinda pricey
> for a set of cuffs, but what the hey, if I get the cuffs to match the
> shirt I am probably ahead, and lots ahead maybe in the future.
>
> What's say? A reasonable idea, or off the wall?
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<<You could get a knitting machine, and you might enjoy learning
another new skill. I've also purchased tubular knit yardage, and made
cuffs fron it. You'll find loads of online sources, if you search. You
may even find cuffs at reasonable prices.
Let me throw out another alternative: I used to do professional
alterations, and when I could not find a good match on an item, I'd hit
the thrift shops. Knit cuffs can be easily recycled from ready-made
garnents. I've found loads of patch and repair materials, trims, laces,
wonderful buttons at thrift shops. HTH.
Cea
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Posted by Juno on November 8, 2006, 8:29 pm
> <<You could get a knitting machine, and you might enjoy learning
> another new skill. I've also purchased tubular knit yardage, and made
> cuffs fron it. You'll find loads of online sources, if you search. You
> may even find cuffs at reasonable prices.
> Let me throw out another alternative: I used to do professional
> alterations, and when I could not find a good match on an item, I'd hit
> the thrift shops. Knit cuffs can be easily recycled from ready-made
> garnents. I've found loads of patch and repair materials, trims, laces,
> wonderful buttons at thrift shops. HTH.
> Cea
>
Or you could go to: http://www.questoutfitters.com/waistband.htm
give them a call and see if they can help you with cuffs. I've gotten
premade ones from them several times and have been very happy with them.
They are reasonable, nice to talk to and ship quickly.
Juno
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Posted by Kate Dicey on November 8, 2006, 8:08 pm
jaxashby@aol.com wrote:
> For context, I am a guy with a bit of heavy canvas/sail repair sewing
> experience. Have also done some Polartec Windbloc work, recut my blue
> jeans for a better fit, and regularly "bring in" casual shirts for a
> trimmer fit. I have a medium duty walking foot machine, plus an old
> Pfaff 130 with a aftermarket button holer, and some machine given to me
> by a friend because his wife had a hard time keeping it running, so he
> bought her a new one. I am looking to expand my sewing, because
> frankly it's fun.
>
> Question #1:
>
> Those long seams down the under sleeve of men's shirts, however do they
> sew them _through_ the sleeve (top stitching I think it's called).
> Looks like special production equipment, though maybe I just overlooked
> the obvious.
Felled seams. Like this: http://tinyurl.com/y3nffn (scroll down to
felled seams). :)
>
> Question #2:
>
> (I tore apart an old rugby shirt to use as a pattern, transfered to
> cheap cotton to pattern better and am near to start cuttiing some nice
> looking green cotton I have. Problem is, I can't find any pre-made
> knit cuffs in anything but stark white or midnight blue. I found some
> (2) cotton jersey "kinda" the right color, but the sales lady (she and
> I only vaguely spoke the same English, and I speak no Chinese)
> indicated the cotton jersey's were too light and suggested I look at
> the wool jersey's. Heavier they were, but I am concerned about mixing
> cotton shirting with wool cuffs.)
Google for 'tubular cuffing'. You may want to look for one with a
Lycra/Spandex/Elastane content. Black and white are fairly common, but
colours are a little harder to come by. Good luck!
>
> Is is possible, i.e. practical, to buy a very low end knitting machine
> and knit my own cuffs in whatever colors (plural, as I figure I will
> make more such shirts, and even some foul weather gear for boating)?
> It looks like I can pickup an old, possibly too small for knitting
> machine buffs, machine for under $50, including shipping. Kinda pricey
> for a set of cuffs, but what the hey, if I get the cuffs to match the
> shirt I am probably ahead, and lots ahead maybe in the future.
>
> What's say? A reasonable idea, or off the wall?
Bit mad, but I like it! ;) But then I make fairy wings, spay decks for
kyaks, farthingales...
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by BEI Design on November 8, 2006, 11:53 pm
jaxashby@aol.com wrote:
> Is is possible, i.e. practical, to buy a very low end
> knitting machine and knit my own cuffs in whatever colors
> (plural, as I figure I will make more such shirts, and
> even some foul weather gear for boating)? It looks like I
> can pickup an old, possibly too small for knitting
> machine buffs, machine for under $50, including shipping.
> Kinda pricey for a set of cuffs, but what the hey, if I
> get the cuffs to match the shirt I am probably ahead, and
> lots ahead maybe in the future.
Ribbing is usually made in a knit-purl-knit-purl-knit or
knit-knit-purl-purl-knit-knit-purl-purl-knit-knit etc. pattern.
It's what gives them the extra stretch and ability to return to
shape. Most if not all "low end" knitting machines (but my
knowledge of machines is at least thirty years out-of -date)
probably only do "stockinet" stitch, i.e,
knit-knit-knit-knit-knit (which on the reverse side will be
purl-purl-purl-purl-purl.) Also, the smallest gauge size
(stitches per inch) might not be small enough for your purpose.
While one *might* do for your purpose, be sure to check into the
machine's capabilities.
Beverly
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