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   ThreadKoe | Aug 16, 2008 09:43pm | #1

   The actual amount of stretch in the fabric will determine if it is suitable. Fold a single layer of fabric on the crossgrain, not on the very edge, but down a bit and in the middle of the fabric. Pin off a 4 inch section with 2 pins. Using a ruler, gently stretch the fabric to see how far it stretches. If the 4 inches stretches to 6 inches, it has 50% stretch. A Moderate stretch is considered to be 25%. If you check your pattern envelope, there may be a stretch guide already printed on there to help you decide if it is the appropriate stretchiness. A more stretchy fabric can work if it has enough body. You definitely would have to stabilize some features if they tend to ripple and stretch out as you sew them. I am not familiar with the actual fabric, as I do not know exactly the weight and stretch. The pattern calls for jersey weight, so it seems appropriate. See what the others have to say also. Cathy

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   rsew | Aug 16, 2008 10:05pm | #2

   thank you!

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   ThreadKoe | Aug 21, 2008 04:10pm | #3

   What did you decide on your knit? How is it working out? Just wondering. Cathy

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   rsew | Aug 21, 2008 05:32pm | #4

   Hi

   I decided to use the bamboo knit fabric to sew New Look Pattern # 6414.

   I decided to add a bias cut strip of fabric to the neckline and edges of the

   wrap which to my eye looks more finished.  I also cut strips of the salvage

   edge of the fabric to use as the outside ties .  I have a Janome Compulock

   serger and attempting to use the coverstitch along the neckline but am

   having problems stitching over the shlder and backseams.  I have been

   experimenting with the looper and needle tensions to get this to look right.

   Thanks for your interest.

   Sherry  

    

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   ThreadKoe | Aug 21, 2008 11:20pm | #6

   Have you tried to grade the seam allowances at those points? Cutting through just the top layers of fabric in the seam allowance, thinning out the layers, just enough that the cutting blade and needle can handle the thickness at that point. Be careful not to cut the actual seam threads, just the overlock threads. If you have stabilized the shoulders you are getting a lot of fabric building up there and you are going to have to remove some in order to sew through it. Cathy

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   rsew | Aug 22, 2008 05:43am | #7

   Hi

   Yes, I have graded the seam allowances . So I will give the cover stitch a try.

   thank you!

   sherry

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   woodruff | Aug 21, 2008 07:27pm | #5

   You might want to read Noile's review of this pattern:

   http://www.noile.net/?p=219

   She got a terrible result with a soft, drapy knit, and her review was quite negative as a result. Marcy Tilton herself responded, with the suggestion that this pattern works best with sturdy knits with a little lycra in them.