The guy cutting the fabric at the store said to use a zig-zag stitch so the thread wouldn't break after the seams were done. This was the WORST ADVICE EVER. All of the seams looked horrible and I ended up ripping apart all of them and re-sewing them all with a normal stitch.
The dress is ok, but once again, I wish I had sewn it smaller. It is a size too big. At least I didn't have to deal with buttons or zippers and if I didn't have to deal with ripping all the seams out and start them over, it would have been a really quick dress to make.
It looks lovely! I like the print you chose.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am looking through your blog now - nice!
DeleteLooks great. Here is a document on knits. http://sewaholic.net/a-big-list-of-tips-for-sewing-knits/
ReplyDeleteThanks... I'll take a look!
DeleteIt looks great. Love the print.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I took a look at your projects, too. I hope to sew as well as you someday.
DeleteIt looks great on you. I just happen to be wearing this very dress and also wish I would have sized it down a bit.I never do a zig zag either...I just straight stitch and slightly pull the fabric in front...just slightly. I too learned it the way you did. I also have a serger and use it when ever possible...love your fabric choice...mine is almost identical color family too but floral and a green added in. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see your dress! Thanks for the nice compliments. And yes... zig zag makes the hems look like a mess.
DeleteColours in the fabric really suit you. I am not a fan of zig zag either, and don't often sew with knit type fabrics at all. Good on you for giving it a go...anything without buttons and zippers is a bonus!!! So, what is next in your sewing journey?????
ReplyDeleteI love your sewing blog and I am now a follower! The zig-zag made the messiest hems. I am currently taking another craftsy sewing course - the couture dress. I will post the results!
DeleteI love the fabric but I have to say I would have given you the same advice as the guy you bought it from. Unless you have a stretch stitch on your machine (and chances are you do, zig zag holds up really well over time.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I haven't really explored the stitches my machine can do. There probably is something better to use. I didn't like the zig zag because it made such an uneven seam, but I could see the argument for its ability to stretch with the fabric.
DeleteSorry it didn't turn out like you were hoping, but I think it looks lovely on you! I love sewing knits and also would've suggested a zig zag, albeit a very narrow zig zag.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress! Love the colour combination of the fabric you used. I've sewn mostly knit dresses and usually use one of the built-in stretch stitches depending on the seam. It's helpful to practice on scrap pieces first (it's so tedious picking out stitches!). :) Anyways, you did a great job on this dress!
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