My past experience sewing has taught me that when you are sewing stretchy fabrics to use a jersy or stretch needle and zigzag stitch. Zigzag will allow the fabric to stretch without breaking the thread the way a straight stitch does. It makes a huge difference in the finished item and will save a lot of grief fixing seams and broken threads.
Hi Janet. That piece was a 100% Bamboo from Be Sweet. The distributors retired so it is hard to find and has gone up in price where you can find it. Even though I don't recommend discount brands often because I prefer natural rather than synthetic materials, I recently started using a new product from Lion Brand: Nuboo which is Lyocell (same as brand name Tencel) to give you that super soft drape. They have a slightly lighter weight Truboo which is 100% Bamboo. If your local big box doesn't carry these, you can order them online. These are "rayons" of plant fibers and as earth friendly as we can currently go. Weave an extra swatch to test under your machine foot - they are very slinky. Grabbing the back to guide helps. Use just a gentle pull as you don't want to stretch the fabric too much or stress the timing of your machine. Have fun!
When demonstrating securing the raw edges of your sample, you mention using a 3 and a half stitch length, but not the width of the zig zag. Does that depend on the fabric or is there a standard?
Hi Hatchling! My apologies - I thought I answered this 5 months ago and must not have hit reply. Great question. I set the width of the stitch according to the gauge of the yarn. If I am trying to fuse together 2 picks of thick yarn, it gets the maximum width. I set it narrower if lace weight - shows less. Play with it to see what you think looks best.
I try to create most of my patterns for the 15" wide loom with pieces sewn together. That affordable size is very versatile. Occasionally I design for the 25" loom. I don't work any larger than that. Hope that helps.
Hi Brooke, Sorry I missed you question til now. Hope this answer is still helpful. Have you considered applying a satin trim? Here's a good video for how-to: ruclips.net/video/w6u3tbcXBgY/видео.html. Otherwise I would give it a small hem. Sometimes the blanket gets a good workout, so edges should be given good finish consideration.
My past experience sewing has taught me that when you are sewing stretchy fabrics to use a jersy or stretch needle and zigzag stitch. Zigzag will allow the fabric to stretch without breaking the thread the way a straight stitch does. It makes a huge difference in the finished item and will save a lot of grief fixing seams and broken threads.
Wonderful video Tammy!
Thanks Tracey! More on the way in October.
Great information, clearly presented. Thank you!
Thank you Tamara, I love the way the yarn drapes so beautifully. What was the yarn called again, please?
Hi Janet. That piece was a 100% Bamboo from Be Sweet. The distributors retired so it is hard to find and has gone up in price where you can find it. Even though I don't recommend discount brands often because I prefer natural rather than synthetic materials, I recently started using a new product from Lion Brand: Nuboo which is Lyocell (same as brand name Tencel) to give you that super soft drape. They have a slightly lighter weight Truboo which is 100% Bamboo. If your local big box doesn't carry these, you can order them online. These are "rayons" of plant fibers and as earth friendly as we can currently go. Weave an extra swatch to test under your machine foot - they are very slinky. Grabbing the back to guide helps. Use just a gentle pull as you don't want to stretch the fabric too much or stress the timing of your machine. Have fun!
@@poffstudio3328 Thanks Tamara, I will have to look for that in the UK.
@@JanetMorganmorgana Even if you can find a blend with a substantial amount of bamboo, Tencel, rayon, that should work well for drape.
@@poffstudio3328 Thank you Tamara, you've been very helpful
Are you following a pattern from a book? You mentioned instructions. Thanks!
She has this pattern for sale in her Etsy shop.
When demonstrating securing the raw edges of your sample, you mention using a 3 and a half stitch length, but not the width of the zig zag. Does that depend on the fabric or is there a standard?
Hi Hatchling! My apologies - I thought I answered this 5 months ago and must not have hit reply. Great question. I set the width of the stitch according to the gauge of the yarn. If I am trying to fuse together 2 picks of thick yarn, it gets the maximum width. I set it narrower if lace weight - shows less. Play with it to see what you think looks best.
What size loom do you recommend for creating garments?
I try to create most of my patterns for the 15" wide loom with pieces sewn together. That affordable size is very versatile. Occasionally I design for the 25" loom. I don't work any larger than that. Hope that helps.
What type of finishing edge would u suggest for a baby blanket ? Just a raw finish or a raw finish then small hem?
Hi Brooke, Sorry I missed you question til now. Hope this answer is still helpful. Have you considered applying a satin trim? Here's a good video for how-to: ruclips.net/video/w6u3tbcXBgY/видео.html. Otherwise I would give it a small hem. Sometimes the blanket gets a good workout, so edges should be given good finish consideration.
What’s the name of your Etsy store?
It's PoffStudio. Items are limited at the moment and planning to add more in the next few months. Thanks for asking.
@@poffstudio3328 thank you! I am looking forward... :-)