

My sewing machine did a really nice job on this fabric, but I knew I would have to serge all the seams. Most knits do not ravel, but this one just falls apart because the stitches are so loose. So, I took a few practice runs at what I wanted to do. Here's what I came up with
Side seams - used 4 thread serger only
Setting in sleeves - basted first, then used 4 thread serger
Hems - I just double serged them with four threads.

My serger is really old and does not have a differential feed. I probably wouldn't know what to do with it if I had it. But, I LOVE my serger and it has been a workhorse for me for almost 30 years! I did not like the look of the double serged hem at the neckline, so after double serging it, I just turned it under and stitched it with a narrow zig zag. This was a quick and easy top! I really like the (sort of) deconstructed look of it, yet it still has a good shape and I think will hold up well.
This is the first piece I am making for the Endless Combinations Contest over on PR. I need to sew the clothes anyway, I have everything ready that fits the contest guidelines, so why not? Next up - another LH pattern - Ascona pants.
Nice. Did you alter the neckline from the original pattern?
ReplyDeleteI mostly use Loes Hinse patterns. Bianca is one of my favorites but I have to alter the neckline as it is too high on me.