Comments on: Tutorial: Hemming with A Double Needle

By: thingsforboys

thingsforboys — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:15:43 +0000

In reply to Graceeh. I can't see why that wouldn't work! If it helps, then go for it.

By: Graceeh

Graceeh — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:05:08 +0000

I’m looking forward to trying as I have never sewn with the two needles. It looks so neat and polished! A question is, if I use cardboard to make sure the hem is even and straight, would it be a good idea to also use this cardboard to make a line on the RS with water soluble ink to use as a sewing line. I have MS and no longer have good feeling in my hand and fingers. Thanks for the great tut and photos. Very helpful!

By: thingsforboys

thingsforboys — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 20:13:54 +0000

In reply to Jessica. What width double needle are you using? And what fabric are you working with (is it very lightweight)? You could try a stabiliser (interfacing) in the seams.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 06:11:24 +0000

Hi, I have worked at exhaustion trying to get my bobbin thread to zig zag underneath and not be nearly straight. Although I have tested increasing the tension and stitch length to fix the problem, it just doesn’t seem to work. I always end up with seams that burst upon first wear. Grrrrrr. Any suggestions?

By: thingsforboys

thingsforboys — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 01:37:04 +0000

In reply to Joan. Hi Joan, I have not done that for a particular reason (just how they went on the spool holders) but I have read that it can help if you are having problems.

By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:38:19 +0000

I notice in the picture showing the two spools of thread that they are running in opposite directions. Since you don’t mention it in the written part, I’m wondering if this something you are supposed to do, or does it matter?

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 06:40:57 +0000

In reply to thingsforboys. Thanks!! I'll try that!

By: thingsforboys

thingsforboys — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 04:38:27 +0000

In reply to Kirsten. Kirsten, I have read that fusible webbing in your hem can help reduce tunneling. Hope that helps!

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:48:30 +0000

Well, mine loves to make a “tunnel”, but the needle thread shows so much, that the bobbin thread is basically a straight line. 🙁 what now? Any tips? Thanks for a great post!

By: thingsforboys

thingsforboys — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:50:02 +0000

In reply to macinic. I'm on the lookout for wooly nylon. I still haven't found any but want to try it out.

By: thingsforboys

thingsforboys — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:49:12 +0000

In reply to Lindsay Braud. macinic's suggestion of making sure you're using a ballpoint or stretch needle would also be my first suggestion. It could also be that the needles aren't big enough. You may need to see if you can get a double needle with size 90/14 needles in it.

By: macinic

macinic — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:50:05 +0000

Thanks for such a lovely picture based tutorial!!
I also have embraced the wooly nylon bobbin when twin needling as my tension settings are a bit (ahem) dodgy on my machine ;0
Lindsay – sometimes that happens with me if I’ve forgotten to use a ballpoint or stretch twin needle on a knit & have my universal in – not sure if it has anything to do with your skipping though.

By: Lindsay Braud

Lindsay Braud — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:21:41 +0000

I always get a bunch of skipped stitches when I use my double needle. Any suggestions?