the winner is:
September 09, 2014
Howdy! Before I pick the winner for the Denim, The Next Generation by Martin Storey I wanted to share with you an edit I made on my last post about the V neck sweater that I machine-sewed up to make smaller. Here 'tis: 9/8:
Edited to add a bit more info about how I machine-sew a sweater seam:
First step is to pin it and try it on. Next step is to machine baste
and try on again. If it's right, sew it again with a zig-zag stitch, I
usually do this twice. Then I cut right next to the zig zag to get rid
of the extra sweater fabric to remove bulk. I then pick a bit at the
seam to clean up the loose yarn bits and lastly zig zag the rough edge
to clean it up a bit and keep it from shedding more. This technique has
never failed me. Good luck!
Okie dokie, now for the winner: Jozeee (Rav ID) from Alberta, Canada; congrats doll, you have won! I've PM'ed you and as soon as I hear back from you I'll send it right out. I have a lot of Canadian readers and I want to say thank you for reading. In a few weeks I'll be visiting Montreal and Quebec City for the first time and I'm really excited!
Thank you all for entering. I love giveaways and will be thinking about another one soon. I have something in mind....something that I love and couldn't live without...I'll be back later with that.
9/8:
Edited to add a bit more info about how I machine sew a sweater seam:
First step is to pin it and try it on. Next step is to machine baste
and try on again. If it's right, sew it again with a zig-zag stitch, I
usually do this twice. Then I cut right next to the zig zag to get rid
of the extra sweater fabric to remove bulk. I then pick a bit at the
seam to clean up the loose yarn bits and lastly zig zag the rough edge
to clean it up a bit and keep it from shedding more. This technique has
never failed me. Good luck! - See more at:
http://knitionary.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-sweater-with-o-henry-ending.html#sthash.3BkprnT4.dpuf
9/8:
Edited to add a bit more info about how I machine sew a sweater seam:
First step is to pin it and try it on. Next step is to machine baste
and try on again. If it's right, sew it again with a zig-zag stitch, I
usually do this twice. Then I cut right next to the zig zag to get rid
of the extra sweater fabric to remove bulk. I then pick a bit at the
seam to clean up the loose yarn bits and lastly zig zag the rough edge
to clean it up a bit and keep it from shedding more. This technique has
never failed me. Good luck!
9/8:
Edited to add a bit more info about how I machine sew a sweater seam:
First step is to pin it and try it on. Next step is to machine baste
and try on again. If it's right, sew it again with a zig-zag stitch, I
usually do this twice. Then I cut right next to the zig zag to get rid
of the extra sweater fabric to remove bulk. I then pick a bit at the
seam to clean up the loose yarn bits and lastly zig zag the rough edge
to clean it up a bit and keep it from shedding more. This technique has
never failed me. Good luck!
4 Comments
You gonna love old Quebec City if you like European style cities... it might start to be a little cold in few weeks but it will be beautiful autumn colours, great time for photos. (Ohlalalaine on Rav)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the most helpful edits!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for picking my name to win Denim: The Next Generation by Martin Storey. I was so excited to see it in my mailbox this afternoon! Much gratitude :)
ReplyDeleteWaving and waiting for you over in Montreal! :D I need to fix me my sewing machine darn it, you've reminded me.
ReplyDeleteYou make my day when you make a comment!