sewing merino?? HELP
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Topic: sewing merino?? HELP
Posted By: ALittleLoopy
Subject: sewing merino?? HELP
Date Posted: 02 August 2010 at 8:54pm
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Hi ladies, i have a piece of rose pink merino its 1m double thinkness or 2m single...anyone have any tips for a new sewer for making something neat for bubs out of it like a swaddle wrap or something?? needs to be simple ish though im good at folowing direction and can sew a good straight line lol Patterns would also be welcome THANKS -------------    CHEM 6/12+ |
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 02 August 2010 at 9:57pm
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I just used a piece of merino as a wrap. I didn't need to stitch the edges & 18 months later & many machine washes it's still going strong. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 02 August 2010 at 9:58pm
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I overlocked my merino, 4 thread with flock? as one of the back threads. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 03 August 2010 at 8:57am
Sounds lovely  A wrap sounds good - you want it to be at least 1mx1m and single thickness would be fine. Like Kels said, you can just overlock the edges. If you want to get fancy, you can make an edging and sew it on (like they do on the ready-made blankets).
To do this, you need to: a) cut edging for each side - 4 strips, each about 4-5 cm wide. b) attach the edging to the main piece, right sides together c) overlock/zigzag them together d) fold the edging up and over. Using straight stitch, attach it on the back side to cover the zig zag stitch. http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/1-7-2006-85723.asp - This explains it better (a slightly different way of doing it). ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 03 August 2010 at 2:23pm
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I have just finished making a big wrap for DS. I just folded a cm band over twice (so you don't see the raw edge) and sewed using straight stitch all the way around. I hope that makes sense? -------------  
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Posted By: Velvet
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 3:25pm
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I just came across this and am bumping it up to the top!
Does anyone know of any good free patterns for sewing merino that I can download or find online? Or even tutorials? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Angel Baby, March 2012 |
Posted By: mrsm
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 7:46pm
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I also did a wrap, folded edge twice and straight sew close to the edge.
I made a pair of comfy pants for my boy and they were brilliant during autumn - kinda like PJ pants 
I also made a tunic dress from a New Look pattern #6578 which is super easy and super cute. I didn't do the hearts and things though, just left it plain. http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/patterns/sewingpatterns.pl?patternid=11717 - See pattern here ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 8:40am
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I made a bodysuit out of merino for my bubs, just traced around another one for the pattern lol. Anyway, whatever you sew, make sure you use a ball-point needle (that's what the lady in the shop told me when I bought the fabric - can't remember exactly the reason for it though, someone else might know??) ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: RubySoho
Date Posted: 07 August 2011 at 8:58am
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You use a ball point because it's a knit fabric and a regular needle will punch through the fibres thereby breaking them and weakening the fabric and creating holes. The ball point will push the fibres out of the way. -------------   tinyurl.com/6ptm6bn - My Blog
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Posted By: Velvet
Date Posted: 17 August 2011 at 2:55pm
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thanks ladies! And thank you for the tip about the ballpoint needle! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
Angel Baby, March 2012 |