martha jo

Try it a little on a practice piece. I have used double needle for heirloom sewing and fashion sewing but I would not like it for quilting because I would be unhappy with how the back looks. See what you think.

klgreene

I was just thinking about that today, now you've sparked the interest. So I'll have to try it.

jojosnana

I think it looks very nice.

jeanneb52

The back has a ladder effect ....

penski

i tried using and playing around with a double needle but i guess i couldnt get the hang of it so i got flustered and put the needles away maybe in my "spare time " i will get them out again

jitkaau

One would have to accept the flatlock look on the other side, but it is a reasonable look. Would be good for wall hangings.

fireworkslover

Another use for a double needle is to use it for hemming knits. Usually the stitching line for the left needle is 1/2" - 1" or more from the new hem edge. Fold up the hem allowance, press the fold, pin to hold in place, and sew (with the right side up) keeping an even distance from the hem edge. After you've sewn the new hem, then you cut off the extra on the backside, right close to your zigzag stitch, which forms on the backside. This stitch nearly duplicates the look of that seam produced at the factory, except the edge won't also be serged. Knits don't ravel, so the serged edge isn't needed.

juneayerza

If you can't pivot, it would be limiting in its use. I have enough problems with one needle anyway! LOL

ladyredhawk

wow that looks great

grann of 6

You can pivot, but it is a little tricky. If you raise the needle to just above the fabric not quite touching it, you can pivot so that the one needle (the inner one) stays in the corner stitch, pivot just a little so the other needle (outer needle) is at the corner and needle down, turn so you are straight with the next side and continue.