trying some Threads embellishment ideas
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Hi,
I am not sure which category would be best for this message — it is about embellishment on clothing. I have two older issues of Threads (Sept. 98 and May 99) that I have drooled over for years, and have now started sewing again after many years. I was thinking of trying the Pin Tuck embellishment described in the article in Sept. 98, where she uses a double needle and pin-tucking foot to produce various designs — one on a velvet skirt that inspired me. I am about to start my samples and experiments, and would love to hear from anyone who has tried this technique.
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haven't tried on velvet, but the pintuck foot for my Bernina works great for cottons and linens.
Try it on a scrap of velvet first - the pile is going to be pulled up in odd angles - see whether it is the effect you want before you get into the garment.
I tried pintuck on cotton lycra but was left with large needle holes and puckered up fabric when I had to undo a small area.
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