tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post1931326407761019942..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: Shout Out to the Experts: Using Clear Elastic (to Stabilize a Neckline) with a Cover Stitch MachineK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-59369368307461490692013-06-03T10:39:54.592-04:002013-06-03T10:39:54.592-04:00It's quite possible. The stuff I have is quite...It's quite possible. The stuff I have is quite old. I'm going to buy some new. K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-16948798407232737132013-06-03T10:38:52.877-04:002013-06-03T10:38:52.877-04:00The coverstitch really is a strong machine, having...The coverstitch really is a strong machine, having used it a few times I see how it will be just fine with the elastic. Next time I'll try to zig zag it in before top stitching with the coverstitch.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-13258364378155514002013-06-02T14:06:50.207-04:002013-06-02T14:06:50.207-04:00The elastic was fine on mine, when I just ZZ it in...The elastic was fine on mine, when I just ZZ it in. Fewer holes than serging. And the coverstitch just laughs when top-stitching this type of thing. Looks excellent. You just need the elastic anchored to the fabric when you fold it over. Unless you were Superwoman and could do it all in one step. No one will ever know. ;-)meredithphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17683287411020125224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-6852536756958599362013-06-01T09:45:27.633-04:002013-06-01T09:45:27.633-04:00Oooh, really? Do you have a post about that?Oooh, really? Do you have a post about that?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-82601041827209492002013-06-01T09:36:52.659-04:002013-06-01T09:36:52.659-04:00LOL - bought a cover stitch and took it back. I us...LOL - bought a cover stitch and took it back. I use a twin needle. Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322129605868685006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-74963081926275299582013-05-31T16:21:10.448-04:002013-05-31T16:21:10.448-04:00I wonder if you had a bad batch. The stuff should...I wonder if you had a bad batch. The stuff should have an expiry date on it cause it does not age well. I had one batch that seemed gooey when I opened it and yet it had very little stick. I took it back and the store agreed it was wrong and exchanged it. New stuff was fine. <br />Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486080201554576706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-41624280789617925592013-05-31T16:06:25.899-04:002013-05-31T16:06:25.899-04:00Ooh, that's an interesting suggestion! Thing i...Ooh, that's an interesting suggestion! Thing is, I find the wondertape does gum up my needles something awful (at least on my new machine, when I use it to sew zips) - so I'm not sure this will work for me, but it's a great idea!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-60324950518050801492013-05-31T12:55:56.328-04:002013-05-31T12:55:56.328-04:00I use the coverstitch with clear elastic. I use W...I use the coverstitch with clear elastic. I use WonderTape to hold the elastic. I apply the tape to the wrong side raw edge. Then stick on the elastic, fold over and stitch. You need to go slowly to keep the elastic flat and from stretching out. I also needed to play with the tensions on scraps first. WonderTape is great stuff. I use it for zippers too. Doesn't gum up the needle and dissolves in water when you launder the finished garment.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486080201554576706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-59247122815325300482013-05-31T12:52:25.904-04:002013-05-31T12:52:25.904-04:00That's so handy!That's so handy!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-78975782123461864852013-05-31T12:51:08.184-04:002013-05-31T12:51:08.184-04:00M: Is fusible stay tape the same as that knit tape...M: Is fusible stay tape the same as that knit tape I iron on? (I suspect yes.) And then do you coverstitch the top stitching?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-89920532113403559432013-05-31T12:50:00.320-04:002013-05-31T12:50:00.320-04:00Ha! So I can be the guinea pig :-) I SO hope there...Ha! So I can be the guinea pig :-) I SO hope there's a low frustration quotient in this project. Really.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-63596222227873593632013-05-31T12:49:28.695-04:002013-05-31T12:49:28.695-04:00I've not even heard of that tape. Does it fuse...I've not even heard of that tape. Does it fuse on or do you stitch it in place? I've read lots of the reviews so I know it runs big. I'm going to size down, thanks!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-50585859753799423262013-05-31T12:48:37.856-04:002013-05-31T12:48:37.856-04:00That's right - I remember that now that you me...That's right - I remember that now that you mention it. I don't think it's in the cards to apply the elastic with the coverstitch. Thanks for corroborating...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-38057027792349754942013-05-31T12:47:57.514-04:002013-05-31T12:47:57.514-04:00Thanks Meredith! My concern about using my sewing ...Thanks Meredith! My concern about using my sewing machine to do the basting is that I sense it's not going to do the best work (between delicate knit and the texture of the elastic, it's not optimal). Mind you, my serger (which could take care of the issue with no problem, will leave lots of loops...<br /><br />I'm trying to figure out whether I care more about the stability of the elastic or the professional quality of the top-stitch if I use my coverstitch. It seems like I'm going to have to make a trade off.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-91797723856735081982013-05-31T12:39:25.529-04:002013-05-31T12:39:25.529-04:00OK. Having never used this tape before, I'm de...OK. Having never used this tape before, I'm def going to have to try it on scraps - even just to understand what you mean by stretching to snug it. And thanks so much about telling me to steam the seam after coverstitching. That's great info.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-37708822477603241802013-05-31T12:38:29.901-04:002013-05-31T12:38:29.901-04:00Seems like that's a popular choice though, tha...Seems like that's a popular choice though, thanks!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-3907261658814042312013-05-31T12:38:10.622-04:002013-05-31T12:38:10.622-04:00I never know how a new pattern is going to fit - s...I never know how a new pattern is going to fit - so I'm always apprehensive. With knits there are SO many variables (only two of them being my boobs). I'm really hoping it's going to be a successful dress. There have been so many great reviews.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-79122116110679256882013-05-31T12:37:09.509-04:002013-05-31T12:37:09.509-04:00Thanks for the feedback. It seems like this is the...Thanks for the feedback. It seems like this is the safest method (and cleanest)...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-68280822890219576392013-05-31T12:36:41.197-04:002013-05-31T12:36:41.197-04:00Thanks Anon! I've done that too. Trying to swi...Thanks Anon! I've done that too. Trying to switch it up this time...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-19746620426937798862013-05-31T12:24:19.135-04:002013-05-31T12:24:19.135-04:00i love your shout outs for advice. i always seem ...i love your shout outs for advice. i always seem to want exactly what you're wanting...marcy harriell | oonaballoonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586073125331744719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-17569491075354214862013-05-31T11:41:59.587-04:002013-05-31T11:41:59.587-04:00I use a fusible stay tape cut 1/4" shorter th...I use a fusible stay tape cut 1/4" shorter than the length to pull the neckline in slightly in. The edge is turned, stitched in place, and I've never had a problem with it stretching out. Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322129605868685006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-34408924184367872762013-05-31T08:58:10.391-04:002013-05-31T08:58:10.391-04:00I don't have any advice for you - just wanted ...I don't have any advice for you - just wanted to let you know that I am anxious to see this dress finished, as I bought the pattern yesterday, having fallen for it after seeing it here!<br /><br />Hope it all works well for you with zero frustration!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-14045083072508116572013-05-31T04:44:28.029-04:002013-05-31T04:44:28.029-04:00I used a lycra-type full-stretch-in-every-directio...I used a lycra-type full-stretch-in-every-direction & it behaved itself from start to finish! No advice on stay tape or the sorts sorry, but consider experimenting with a double needle for a topstitch if you are undecided on the coverstitch approach! This is an amazing pattern & one you will be extremely happy with.....just beware it runs kinda BIG!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-91468256605411368782013-05-31T01:16:49.597-04:002013-05-31T01:16:49.597-04:00Patty used a 4 way stretch on her first version of...Patty used a 4 way stretch on her first version of this and I recall it working quite well!<br /><br />I don't know how easily you could stretch the clear elastic while simultaneously coverstitching it. My thought is the serge then turn is the more functional application.<br />laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-73769996680987112992013-05-30T23:49:06.938-04:002013-05-30T23:49:06.938-04:00Yes, use the stay tape instead. Line the edge up w...Yes, use the stay tape instead. Line the edge up with the cut edge to fuse. Mine is 1/2" and folded back it gives a nice crisp edge to press and stitch. When fusing you could gently stretch the tape right at the neckline cross to snug it up a bit. Practice on a scrap first as some fabrics vary and don't take well to trying to stretch the tape. <br /><br />If you're worried about a gaping neckline take 1/4" off at the shoulder tapering to nothing at the armhole. That will snug it up more. I sometimes automatically do it with crossover necklines. <br /><br />One other thing with the cover stitch. Don't be dismayed if it looks a bit wavy after you stitch. Give it a good shot of steam and it will be flat again. I thought of that today after I used mine on a neckline. <br /><br />Have fun! You will love this machine when you get the hang of it.debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879013275518538838noreply@blogger.com