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Posted by BEI Design on March 21, 2008, 2:24 pm
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
> BEI Design wrote:
> > Betsy Ross wrote:
> > > The fabric keeps gathering up. How do I solve this?
> >
> > Are you hand basting it carefully before attempting to
> > machine stitch it? Since faux suede has a nap, it would
> > rend to creep unless very well anchored with short
^^^^^^
Aaack, I meant to write "tend" not "rend". I don't know why
they put the "r" right next to the "t". ;-}
> > basting stitches, along the entire length of the zipper.
> >
> > Beverly
> >
> >
> I used a Teflon zip foot as well as hand basting when I
> did one in faux suede... Worked out nicely, but you do
> need to take that extra bit of care. (NOT an FTL sewing
> job, Beverly! ;) )
Indeed, one of those special situations which *requires* the
extra care and time to baste properly.
Beverly
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