Sewing on denim with Necchi Mira
#1
Sewing on denim with Necchi Mira
Last night I was trying to hem jeans for my husband using my Necchi Mira. It did not sew very nicely and could not get over the thicker seems. I was using thick thread for denim could, could it have been the thread or the needle? Perhaps I need to work on my machine some more. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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From my experiments with my machines I've found that the presser foot and foot tension also have a lot to do with a machines ability to walk over thick seams.
A foot with longer curved toes and a bit less foot tension is what I use. I'm not sure it will help with your Necchi, but it's an idea to check.
Joe
A foot with longer curved toes and a bit less foot tension is what I use. I'm not sure it will help with your Necchi, but it's an idea to check.
Joe
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Get a Jean-a-ma-jig.
http://www.amazon.com/Prym-Dritz-915.../dp/B000J4IH0M
it really helps going over thick seams.
Cari
P.S. Viking sells a similar product for their machines called a Hump Jumper.
http://www.amazon.com/Prym-Dritz-915.../dp/B000J4IH0M
it really helps going over thick seams.
Cari
P.S. Viking sells a similar product for their machines called a Hump Jumper.
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Get a Jean-a-ma-jig.
http://www.amazon.com/Prym-Dritz-915.../dp/B000J4IH0M
it really helps going over thick seams.
Cari
P.S. Viking sells a similar product for their machines called a Hump Jumper.
http://www.amazon.com/Prym-Dritz-915.../dp/B000J4IH0M
it really helps going over thick seams.
Cari
P.S. Viking sells a similar product for their machines called a Hump Jumper.
#6
Denim needle, proper weight thread, tensions set up correctly for top thread and bobbin thread, then set only 3-6 inches per inch, maybe 8, a large denim foot helps and then sew very slowly.
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I turn up the jeans hem and then pound it with a hammer. Literally. Especially the thick seams. It makes it lay flatter and the machines go over the seams easier. I've been doing it that way all my life, my Mom showed me how. It doesn't seem to damage the fabric, I've never had a problem with the hems wearing out before the rest of it.
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