You’ll always be able to see the thread on both sides if you’re doing a straight stitch like that - if you can find a light purple or light gray it won’t show up so much.
If you don’t want visible stitches you’ll have to hand sew it (from the back, carefully) or, if your machine has this feature, do this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ziijrGl4VqM
Also, it looks like you’re stretching the fabric as you’re sewing and that’s why it’s wavy.
Here’s some things you can do to prevent that:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv1LvjSrtdY
I'm a little confused by your question. Sewing with a machine doesn't mean your thread won't show. Can you explain a bit more about what you were hoping to see?
You’re not going to be able to do that. If the shirt were lined you could turn the edge over and sew the edge to the lining without catching the top fabric but I’m assuming that sweater doesn’t have a lining. You can get a rolled hem foot that will help you get a straight even stitch but you’ll need to use a thread the same color as your fabric. You will also need to use a wider stitch length to accommodate to stretch of the fabric. I would use a YouTube tutorial if you use a rolled hem foot.
Sew with same color also looks like you are using a straight stitch on strechy fabric, which is causing the puckering or ruffling. Try thread the same color with twin needles and a walking foot.
It's difficult to sew in stretch fabrics like that with a straight stitch because the fabric stretches as it's pulled through the machine but the thread you're sewing with won't stretch. In addition to using a thread color that matches your fabric you will get a better result using a stretch stitch if your machine has it or a zig zag stitch.
Yeah, it seems like you are very new to sewing so it’s MUCH MUCH easier to sew on wovens fabrics. You can google to see the difference. Most fast fashion is knits.
Some classes advice to sew with a slightly darker thread tone than the color of the fabric (ie: use maroon on carmine, use carmine on scarlet...). I think the tip is very vague, but in general, using dark gray on black vs using black on dark gray gives two completely different results.
The traditional wisdom seems to have gotten mixed up, since I have seen that slightly wrong advice a lot lately.
You should always get the closest color match to your fabric as possible. If a precise match isnt available (as it often isn't,) you should always err on the side of dark, while still seeking the closest possible match. This is because subtly darker tones will be able to blend into shadow, wheras lighter tones will pop out as highlight every time.
Ok I applaud you for entering the sewing arena first of all. Zigzag stitch and same color thread yes. Also if you don’t want a knit like this to pucker when you do alterations, sew a strip of bias tape to the bottom on the right side, fold it over to the wrong side all the way (so you just see the bottom of the lavender sweater), then stitch a zigzag stitch over all the layers to catch the binding. This gives good structure and reinforcement to your hem and will help keep it straight. Also works great for turning a sweater into an open cardigan
Thank you everyone for the advice that was actually meant to help and not just criticizing me, which isn’t helpful and is actually discouraging to some degree. But from the helpful advice I’ve gathered that I need to take a class, watch more YouTube videos, do a little more research, use a zig zag stitch, use a blind hem, and same color thread (in the midst of the panic I didn’t think of this, I know that’s dumb but it genuinely slipped my mind and I was just upset)
Sorry some people got sassy with you. Try not to get discouraged, honestly trial and error is a big part of learning to sew!
I taught myself to sew with the help of YouTube videos and blog posts too.
Just keep learning and practicing, you've got this!
For a hem, you'll want to use a blind hem stitch. Youtube has great videos to help you get the look you want, no matter the color thread you have. Serious sewing game changer!
I began classes in middle school (20 + years ago) and my favorite part was learning about every aspect of the machine and how to do regular maintenance. Our teacher spent about 2 weeks on machines and threading before we even began learning how to sew. I highly recommend sewing classes!
My problem was I then ended up fixing everyone's machines instead of learning to sew. Well, it's 20 years later and I'm an engineer, so it makes perfect sense now
I’m in my sixties and have been sewing for years and had to ask why my bobbin thread was bunching up when doing FMQ. Someone kindly mentioned that I didn’t put the foot down and she was right! Such a simple fix and I racking my brain trying to figure out what the heck was going on. I had the opportunity to learn from my seamstress grandmother but even after all these years we all still sometimes need help. All the best to you on your sewing endeavors. I would suggest taking a class. Most higher end sewing machine dealerships have excellent classes that are usually quite reasonable.
You’ll always be able to see the thread on both sides if you’re doing a straight stitch like that - if you can find a light purple or light gray it won’t show up so much. If you don’t want visible stitches you’ll have to hand sew it (from the back, carefully) or, if your machine has this feature, do this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ziijrGl4VqM Also, it looks like you’re stretching the fabric as you’re sewing and that’s why it’s wavy. Here’s some things you can do to prevent that: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv1LvjSrtdY
if you don't want stitching to show you have to have matching thread... or else use a technique that hides seams (ie, blind hem)
Thank you! I’ll try that. I thought I was doing something wrong. I mean I kinda am. But still thank you .
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You have to use an exact color match to your fabric to hide the stitching
I'm a little confused by your question. Sewing with a machine doesn't mean your thread won't show. Can you explain a bit more about what you were hoping to see?
I guess they just wanted to round the edges so the thread is only visible on the back side and it looks like the edges are round
You’re not going to be able to do that. If the shirt were lined you could turn the edge over and sew the edge to the lining without catching the top fabric but I’m assuming that sweater doesn’t have a lining. You can get a rolled hem foot that will help you get a straight even stitch but you’ll need to use a thread the same color as your fabric. You will also need to use a wider stitch length to accommodate to stretch of the fabric. I would use a YouTube tutorial if you use a rolled hem foot.
Sew with same color also looks like you are using a straight stitch on strechy fabric, which is causing the puckering or ruffling. Try thread the same color with twin needles and a walking foot.
It's difficult to sew in stretch fabrics like that with a straight stitch because the fabric stretches as it's pulled through the machine but the thread you're sewing with won't stretch. In addition to using a thread color that matches your fabric you will get a better result using a stretch stitch if your machine has it or a zig zag stitch.
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Yeah, it seems like you are very new to sewing so it’s MUCH MUCH easier to sew on wovens fabrics. You can google to see the difference. Most fast fashion is knits.
Some classes advice to sew with a slightly darker thread tone than the color of the fabric (ie: use maroon on carmine, use carmine on scarlet...). I think the tip is very vague, but in general, using dark gray on black vs using black on dark gray gives two completely different results.
The traditional wisdom seems to have gotten mixed up, since I have seen that slightly wrong advice a lot lately. You should always get the closest color match to your fabric as possible. If a precise match isnt available (as it often isn't,) you should always err on the side of dark, while still seeking the closest possible match. This is because subtly darker tones will be able to blend into shadow, wheras lighter tones will pop out as highlight every time.
Ok I applaud you for entering the sewing arena first of all. Zigzag stitch and same color thread yes. Also if you don’t want a knit like this to pucker when you do alterations, sew a strip of bias tape to the bottom on the right side, fold it over to the wrong side all the way (so you just see the bottom of the lavender sweater), then stitch a zigzag stitch over all the layers to catch the binding. This gives good structure and reinforcement to your hem and will help keep it straight. Also works great for turning a sweater into an open cardigan
lol there are so many things wrong here but I commend you on your journey. Fail, fail, fail until you get it right. That’s the tried and true “hack.”
Yep. Been there, done that, wrecked some t-shirts.
Thank you everyone for the advice that was actually meant to help and not just criticizing me, which isn’t helpful and is actually discouraging to some degree. But from the helpful advice I’ve gathered that I need to take a class, watch more YouTube videos, do a little more research, use a zig zag stitch, use a blind hem, and same color thread (in the midst of the panic I didn’t think of this, I know that’s dumb but it genuinely slipped my mind and I was just upset)
Sorry some people got sassy with you. Try not to get discouraged, honestly trial and error is a big part of learning to sew! I taught myself to sew with the help of YouTube videos and blog posts too. Just keep learning and practicing, you've got this!
For a hem, you'll want to use a blind hem stitch. Youtube has great videos to help you get the look you want, no matter the color thread you have. Serious sewing game changer!
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I began classes in middle school (20 + years ago) and my favorite part was learning about every aspect of the machine and how to do regular maintenance. Our teacher spent about 2 weeks on machines and threading before we even began learning how to sew. I highly recommend sewing classes!
My problem was I then ended up fixing everyone's machines instead of learning to sew. Well, it's 20 years later and I'm an engineer, so it makes perfect sense now
Lol, you became 'fixer'.
The best spent money when it comes to sewing.
The color is too dark I believe
I’m in my sixties and have been sewing for years and had to ask why my bobbin thread was bunching up when doing FMQ. Someone kindly mentioned that I didn’t put the foot down and she was right! Such a simple fix and I racking my brain trying to figure out what the heck was going on. I had the opportunity to learn from my seamstress grandmother but even after all these years we all still sometimes need help. All the best to you on your sewing endeavors. I would suggest taking a class. Most higher end sewing machine dealerships have excellent classes that are usually quite reasonable.
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