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Posted by Juno B on July 17, 2009, 9:26 pm
Judie in Penfield NY wrote:
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> Judie in Penfield NY wrote:
>> I found some slinky metallic knit fabric on clearance at Joann's and
>> thought I'd make some pj pants for the DGDs but I've tried various
>> needles and either skipping stitches or the needle is having to sort
>> of punch through the fabric.
>> Judie
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>
> I've posted a picture in case anyone else may have experience with
> sewing this type of fabric. I'm sure I can't be the only one trying to
> sew something from this slinky, shiny, fun stuff.
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/jlluisi/SlinkyShinyKnitFabric#
>
> And, I found a needle that will work with this fabric without skipping.
> I'm using a quilting needle. It's the only thing I've tried that can
> actually get through this fabric and now I can finally get on with these
> pj pants.
>
> Judie
Judie,
I'm glad you found a needle that works for you. They are going to be the
jazziest PJ's around
Juno
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Posted by Betsy on July 18, 2009, 8:32 am
Judie in Penfield NY wrote:
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> Judie in Penfield NY wrote:
>> I found some slinky metallic knit fabric on clearance at Joann's and
>> thought I'd make some pj pants for the DGDs but I've tried various
>> needles and either skipping stitches or the needle is having to sort
>> of punch through the fabric.
>> Judie
>
>
> I've posted a picture in case anyone else may have experience with
> sewing this type of fabric. I'm sure I can't be the only one trying to
> sew something from this slinky, shiny, fun stuff.
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/jlluisi/SlinkyShinyKnitFabric#
>
> And, I found a needle that will work with this fabric without skipping.
> I'm using a quilting needle. It's the only thing I've tried that can
> actually get through this fabric and now I can finally get on with these
> pj pants.
>
> Judie
I just looked at the picture. That is nasty stuff to sew. The shiny
parts are glued on. Going through that fabric dulls the needle very
quickly. The glue gums up the needle and thread until the thread
breaks. I lubricate the thread with sewer's aid and clean the gum off
the needle regularly with witch hazel (rubbing alcohol should also
work). I've also been known to gently file damaged parts off the needle
to avoid changing them quite so frequently, though the proper course is
to change your needle very frequently when sewing this stuff.
--Betsy
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Posted by Judie in Penfield NY on July 19, 2009, 4:10 pm
Betsy wrote:
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>> Judie
>
> I just looked at the picture. That is nasty stuff to sew. The shiny
> parts are glued on. Going through that fabric dulls the needle very
> quickly. The glue gums up the needle and thread until the thread
> breaks. I lubricate the thread with sewer's aid and clean the gum off
> the needle regularly with witch hazel (rubbing alcohol should also
> work). I've also been known to gently file damaged parts off the needle
> to avoid changing them quite so frequently, though the proper course is
> to change your needle very frequently when sewing this stuff.
>
> --Betsy
Betsy,
Maybe this fabric is not the same as what you had. Once I found the
right needle to use, it's been fairly simple. The metallic print doesn't
seem to be glued and I've had no problems with the needle gumming up or
with the thread breaking. I've made 3 pj pants so far, one in a shorter
length with a gathered ruffle and 2 regular length with a blind stitched
hem. I've had no problems finishing the seams with the serger either.
I did use a ball point needle to apply the fold over elastic at the
waist but other than that, the quilting needle is just fine.
Judie
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Posted by Juno B on July 19, 2009, 5:07 pm
Judie in Penfield NY wrote:
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> Betsy wrote:
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>>> Judie
>> I just looked at the picture. That is nasty stuff to sew. The shiny
>> parts are glued on. Going through that fabric dulls the needle very
>> quickly. The glue gums up the needle and thread until the thread
>> breaks. I lubricate the thread with sewer's aid and clean the gum off
>> the needle regularly with witch hazel (rubbing alcohol should also
>> work). I've also been known to gently file damaged parts off the
>> needle to avoid changing them quite so frequently, though the proper
>> course is to change your needle very frequently when sewing this stuff.
>> --Betsy
>
> Betsy,
>
> Maybe this fabric is not the same as what you had. Once I found the
> right needle to use, it's been fairly simple. The metallic print doesn't
> seem to be glued and I've had no problems with the needle gumming up or
> with the thread breaking. I've made 3 pj pants so far, one in a shorter
> length with a gathered ruffle and 2 regular length with a blind stitched
> hem. I've had no problems finishing the seams with the serger either.
>
> I did use a ball point needle to apply the fold over elastic at the
> waist but other than that, the quilting needle is just fine.
>
> Judie
Yay!! you got them made. I'm really glad. There's nothing worse then
having a time limit to get things made and have a needle mess you up.
Post pictures of them,please. I bet they're really cute.
Juno
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Posted by Judie in Penfield NY on July 20, 2009, 4:58 pm
Juno B wrote:
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> Yay!! you got them made. I'm really glad. There's nothing worse then
> having a time limit to get things made and have a needle mess you up.
> Post pictures of them,please. I bet they're really cute.
> Juno
Here you go
http://picasaweb.google.com/jlluisi/SewingInJuly#5360001198941671714
thanks for asking! Not pictured is the pair I made for the 3 year old,
they're the same as the lavender pair but size 4 instead of size 10.
Judie
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>> I found some slinky metallic knit fabric on clearance at Joann's and
>> thought I'd make some pj pants for the DGDs but I've tried various
>> needles and either skipping stitches or the needle is having to sort
>> of punch through the fabric.
>> Judie
>
>
> I've posted a picture in case anyone else may have experience with
> sewing this type of fabric. I'm sure I can't be the only one trying to
> sew something from this slinky, shiny, fun stuff.
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/jlluisi/SlinkyShinyKnitFabric#
>
> And, I found a needle that will work with this fabric without skipping.
> I'm using a quilting needle. It's the only thing I've tried that can
> actually get through this fabric and now I can finally get on with these
> pj pants.
>
> Judie