Sewing Silk - Page 3

Posted by Polly Esther on January 23, 2009, 9:52 pm

I don't appear here often (for which you may be profoundly grateful) but I
think I know what Woolstitcher means by 'runs'. When the SM needle is
burred or too large, it may hit a thread in woven silk and pull it - giving
the appearance of a run. An old trick for preventing puckered seams is:
before pressing - firmly hold the seam at the top and sort of slide the
joined fabrics down the threads of the seam. This will smooth out the
puckers - or at least give you a better chance when pressing. Polly Esther

Posted by on January 25, 2009, 8:17 am

Dear Polly

If you have to slide the threads down a seam, there is either
something wrong with the machine, or the tension is wrong for the
fabric. I would have whipped my students with a blivette if they did
such a thing, Using silk thread, as Kate recommends, or pressing the
seam flat before pressing it open are the answers.

Teri

Posted by Kate XXXXXX on January 25, 2009, 1:10 pm

gpjteri@gmail.com wrote:
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I do both: silk thread AND press flat then open. Plus a nice new needle
in the right type and size for the fabric and thread...

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Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
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