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Jun 6, 2000, 3:00:00 AM6/6/00
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Hello,
I am a beginning sewer and am adventuring into a bathing suit project. I
picked up some wooly nylon thread (this is the stuff that when relaxed is
'furry' or many strands) for the spandex fabric I am planning on using. To
do some test stitching I discovered this thread is more than difficult to
work with. I can't run a run of stitches. 50-80% of the stitches are
skipping. I have tried various tensioning changes in both the bobbin and
needle without positive results.
What's wrong?? Has anyone used this thread successfully? What would be a
good or best method for sewing seams in spandex for swim suits?
Thanks,
Scott
I am a beginning sewer and am adventuring into a bathing suit project. I
picked up some wooly nylon thread (this is the stuff that when relaxed is
'furry' or many strands) for the spandex fabric I am planning on using. To
do some test stitching I discovered this thread is more than difficult to
work with. I can't run a run of stitches. 50-80% of the stitches are
skipping. I have tried various tensioning changes in both the bobbin and
needle without positive results.
What's wrong?? Has anyone used this thread successfully? What would be a
good or best method for sewing seams in spandex for swim suits?
Thanks,
Scott
Lisa Woodman
Jun 7, 2000, 3:00:00 AM6/7/00
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I have made quite a few swim suits. I use Mettler Metrosene plus, which is
100% polyester and works really well. It doesn't shred like Dual Duty. I
am assuming you are sewing it with a sewing machine rather than a serger. I
think wooly nylon is primarily used in serging. You can use a narrow zigzag
stitch (a 2) and I use regular white elastic. One time I purchased the
clear elastic but the sewing teacher I had said it was not good for bathing
suits because you need somewhat of a firm edge when turning the seam.
Bathing suits are remarkably easy to sew but most sewers (even the more
experienced ones) seem to be intimidated by them. One tip I learned is that
you do not want to entirely line a bathing suit, particularly a child's.
The reason is that if you get sand in them (as we Jersey shore goers do) you
have to beat the swimsuit against a railing for like half an hour to get all
the sand out! Also make sure that the fabric you select has the proper
degree of stretch in the proper direction, because if you don't, the swim
suit won't fit. I believe that a degree of stretch of 75% is pretty much
standard. Kwik Sew makes some nice swim suit patterns and those are the
ones I use.
100% polyester and works really well. It doesn't shred like Dual Duty. I
am assuming you are sewing it with a sewing machine rather than a serger. I
think wooly nylon is primarily used in serging. You can use a narrow zigzag
stitch (a 2) and I use regular white elastic. One time I purchased the
clear elastic but the sewing teacher I had said it was not good for bathing
suits because you need somewhat of a firm edge when turning the seam.
Bathing suits are remarkably easy to sew but most sewers (even the more
experienced ones) seem to be intimidated by them. One tip I learned is that
you do not want to entirely line a bathing suit, particularly a child's.
The reason is that if you get sand in them (as we Jersey shore goers do) you
have to beat the swimsuit against a railing for like half an hour to get all
the sand out! Also make sure that the fabric you select has the proper
degree of stretch in the proper direction, because if you don't, the swim
suit won't fit. I believe that a degree of stretch of 75% is pretty much
standard. Kwik Sew makes some nice swim suit patterns and those are the
ones I use.
HTH
Lisa from NJ
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Charmaine Noel
Jun 7, 2000, 3:00:00 AM6/7/00
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Hi!
I just took a class on swimsuit making and at that time, did not have a
serger. The teacher advised me to, if I wished, use wooly nylon thread ONLY in
the BOBBIN. And I had to hand wind the bobbin so that the thread did not
stretch too much. I used Mettler 100% polyester thread in the top (needle) and
it worked out great!!
Good Luck!
Charmaine
SDavey
Jun 7, 2000, 3:00:00 AM6/7/00
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Lisa Woodman wrote in message ...
You can use a narrow zigzag
>stitch (a 2) and I use regular white elastic. One time I purchased the
>clear elastic but the sewing teacher I had said it was not good for bathing
>suits because you need somewhat of a firm edge when turning the seam.
It's better to use the swim elastic than regular elastic. It's made out of
different materials, and holds up to salt and chlorine much better. It
should be sold labeled as swimsuit elastic, and has a cottony feel to it.
My JoAnn's carries it. I agree about the clear elastic--it would hold up,
but I didn't like it because it was too wimpy to hold its shape when
turning.
Sharon
AJ Heywood
Jun 7, 2000, 3:00:00 AM6/7/00
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In article <8hk95s$g5k$1...@slb6.atl.mindspring.net>, g <g...@i.com> writes
>Hello,
>I am a beginning sewer and am adventuring into a bathing suit project. I
>picked up some wooly nylon thread (this is the stuff that when relaxed is
>'furry' or many strands) for the spandex fabric I am planning on using. To
>do some test stitching I discovered this thread is more than difficult to
>work with. I can't run a run of stitches. 50-80% of the stitches are
>skipping. I have tried various tensioning changes in both the bobbin and
>needle without positive results.
>What's wrong?? Has anyone used this thread successfully? What would be a
>good or best method for sewing seams in spandex for swim suits?
>Thanks,
>Scott
>
>
Could your problem be that this thread is really intended for use in the loopers
of an overlocker?
>Hello,
>I am a beginning sewer and am adventuring into a bathing suit project. I
>picked up some wooly nylon thread (this is the stuff that when relaxed is
>'furry' or many strands) for the spandex fabric I am planning on using. To
>do some test stitching I discovered this thread is more than difficult to
>work with. I can't run a run of stitches. 50-80% of the stitches are
>skipping. I have tried various tensioning changes in both the bobbin and
>needle without positive results.
>What's wrong?? Has anyone used this thread successfully? What would be a
>good or best method for sewing seams in spandex for swim suits?
>Thanks,
>Scott
>
>
of an overlocker?
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Gina
Jun 8, 2000, 3:00:00 AM6/8/00
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Hi Scott,
I believe (though I could be wrong!!) that wooly nylon is for use only in
sergers...could be why your having trouble...hugs..Gina
g wrote in message <8hk95s$g5k$1...@slb6.atl.mindspring.net>...
I believe (though I could be wrong!!) that wooly nylon is for use only in
sergers...could be why your having trouble...hugs..Gina
g wrote in message <8hk95s$g5k$1...@slb6.atl.mindspring.net>...
Carolyn Rogers
Jun 8, 2000, 3:00:00 AM6/8/00
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I have only ever seen woolly nylon used through the loopers of an overlocker
successfully - especially great for rolled hem edges. Are you trying it on
a sewing machine?
Would suggest for lycra/spandex a teflon coated ball point needle and
gutterman or similar polyester twist thread.
And possibly use a very small zig-zag or if your machine has a stretch
stitch, use this. However, swimwear is best sewn with a four thread stitch
on an overlocker. Also, you will need the rubber type insert elastic at legs
etc
CJ
successfully - especially great for rolled hem edges. Are you trying it on
a sewing machine?
Would suggest for lycra/spandex a teflon coated ball point needle and
gutterman or similar polyester twist thread.
And possibly use a very small zig-zag or if your machine has a stretch
stitch, use this. However, swimwear is best sewn with a four thread stitch
on an overlocker. Also, you will need the rubber type insert elastic at legs
etc
CJ
Deborah Milligan
Jun 9, 2000, 3:00:00 AM6/9/00
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g <g...@i.com> wrote in message news:8hk95s$g5k$1...@slb6.atl.mindspring.net...
> Hello,
> I am a beginning sewer and am adventuring into a bathing suit project. I
> picked up some wooly nylon thread (this is the stuff that when relaxed is
> 'furry' or many strands) for the spandex fabric I am planning on using.
To
> do some test stitching I discovered this thread is more than difficult to
> work with. I can't run a run of stitches. 50-80% of the stitches are
> skipping. I have tried various tensioning changes in both the bobbin and
> needle without positive results.
> What's wrong?? Has anyone used this thread successfully? What would be a
> good or best method for sewing seams in spandex for swim suits?
> Thanks,
> Scott
>
>
Make sure you use a new needle designed to sew knits, specifically lycra if
possible. I have used wolly nylon successfully in both my sewing machine
and serger. If you are using a sewing machine, handwrap the bobbin, thereby
not stretching the nylon; and stitch using a narrow zigzag. Hope it works.
Debbie
sbunch
Jan 4, 2014, 1:21:44 PM1/4/14
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On Wednesday, June 7, 2000 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Lisa Woodman wrote:
> I have made quite a few swim suits. I use Mettler Metrosene plus, which is
> 100% polyester and works really well. It doesn't shred like Dual Duty. I
> am assuming you are sewing it with a sewing machine rather than a serger. I
> think wooly nylon is primarily used in serging. You can use a narrow zigzag
> I have made quite a few swim suits. I use Mettler Metrosene plus, which is
> 100% polyester and works really well. It doesn't shred like Dual Duty. I
> am assuming you are sewing it with a sewing machine rather than a serger. I
> stitch (a 2) and I use regular white elastic. One time I purchased the
> clear elastic but the sewing teacher I had said it was not good for bathing
> suits because you need somewhat of a firm edge when turning the seam.
> clear elastic but the sewing teacher I had said it was not good for bathing
> suits because you need somewhat of a firm edge when turning the seam.
> Bathing suits are remarkably easy to sew but most sewers (even the more
> experienced ones) seem to be intimidated by them. One tip I learned is that
> you do not want to entirely line a bathing suit, particularly a child's.
> The reason is that if you get sand in them (as we Jersey shore goers do) you
> have to beat the swimsuit against a railing for like half an hour to get all
> the sand out! Also make sure that the fabric you select has the proper
> degree of stretch in the proper direction, because if you don't, the swim
> suit won't fit. I believe that a degree of stretch of 75% is pretty much
> standard. Kwik Sew makes some nice swim suit patterns and those are the
> ones I use.
>
> HTH
> Lisa from NJ
> experienced ones) seem to be intimidated by them. One tip I learned is that
> you do not want to entirely line a bathing suit, particularly a child's.
> The reason is that if you get sand in them (as we Jersey shore goers do) you
> have to beat the swimsuit against a railing for like half an hour to get all
> the sand out! Also make sure that the fabric you select has the proper
> degree of stretch in the proper direction, because if you don't, the swim
> suit won't fit. I believe that a degree of stretch of 75% is pretty much
> standard. Kwik Sew makes some nice swim suit patterns and those are the
> ones I use.
>
> HTH
> Lisa from NJ
> g <g...@i.com> wrote in message news:8hk95s$g5k$1...@slb6.atl.mindspring.net...
> > Hello,
> > I am a beginning sewer and am adventuring into a bathing suit project. I
> > picked up some wooly nylon thread (this is the stuff that when relaxed is
> > 'furry' or many strands) for the spandex fabric I am planning on using.
> To
> > do some test stitching I discovered this thread is more than difficult to
> > work with. I can't run a run of stitches. 50-80% of the stitches are
> > skipping. I have tried various tensioning changes in both the bobbin and
> > needle without positive results.
> > What's wrong?? Has anyone used this thread successfully? What would be a
> > good or best method for sewing seams in spandex for swim suits?
> > Thanks,
> > Scott
> >
> >
I see this is an old post you made about swim suits but I can't find the answer to how to use wooly nylon on my sewing machine for a rolled hem. (Janome 12000)
> > Hello,
> > I am a beginning sewer and am adventuring into a bathing suit project. I
> > picked up some wooly nylon thread (this is the stuff that when relaxed is
> > 'furry' or many strands) for the spandex fabric I am planning on using.
> To
> > do some test stitching I discovered this thread is more than difficult to
> > work with. I can't run a run of stitches. 50-80% of the stitches are
> > skipping. I have tried various tensioning changes in both the bobbin and
> > needle without positive results.
> > What's wrong?? Has anyone used this thread successfully? What would be a
> > good or best method for sewing seams in spandex for swim suits?
> > Thanks,
> > Scott
> >
> >
Is it put in the needle? Bobbin? Special tensions? Use a stretch stitch. Yes I am a beginner.
Thank you,
Susie
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