I just take an extra stitch on the bottom of the piece, or in a hidden portion, and pass the needle back through the stitch to form a knot, Then I pass it through again to double the knot. If the sewing piece is needlepoint, I simply weave the yarn through the back of the stitches in the piece.
Perhaps you mean mitred squares? Decreasing in the middle causes a diamond shape (in fact more like ever-decreasing V's) to develop. # Cast on an odd number of stitches. Knit until you reach the middle three stitches. Slip one stitch, knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over the end of the right hand needle. Knit to the end of the row. # Knit the next row from start to finish with no decreases. # Repeat these two rows until you have one stitch left and then snap the yarn and pull it through the stitch to cast off.
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You might well be talking about an afghan stitch, which is all done with one long needle with a hook at one end and some kind of block or barrier at the other. You can Google afghan stitch to get various how-tos, videos, etc.
Just bought one of these at an antique shop and was totally befuddled, but I'm an engineer so I enjoy the puzzle of getting things to work. Here's what worked for me, just successfully sewed up the bottom of a pants pocket. Make sure that the thread will flow freely from the spool, through the two metal eyelets (looks like the end of a safety pin), and through the needle hole. If there's any resistance it will bind up. There's a thing on the side that looks like a pulley with a spring that you'd think the thread should go through but it doesn't. That's only to hold the thread when you're not using it. I held it with the sharp end of the needle pointing away from me and the spool nearest my body, but you can probably do this either way. To get started, have the thread through the needle but NOT into the bottom of the machine. Pull about an inch or two of thread out the front (away from your body). To start the sewing, lift the metal flange on the bottom (has two metal tabs on it and the hole that the needle will go through) and insert the fabric under it so that the needle will just barely touch the edge of the fabric when you squeeze. Each time you squeeze, the machine will pull the fabric through one stich-length, but you have to be sure that it's not binding. After the first few stiches, pause and make sure the end of the thread isn't caught under the flange, it likes to get caught there and give you trouble. Pull the end of the thread away from there. After that, keep squeezing, make sure you squeeze it all the way down each time. Also make sure that the fabric sides easily through the flange. If there are folds in the fabric it might try to bind up. Any binding pretty much screws up the stich, so be careful. When you get to the end of the stich, pull it out a few inches so you have some thread to tie off so the seam doesn't unravel. Do the same for the end you started with. When you're done, secure the thread in that spring pulley so that it doesn't unwind itself in the drawer. I didn't find anything on how to work this other than this unanswered question, so hopefully this helps someone!
Bernina. if you buy a genuine Bernina it will be the last machine you will ever need. i am a sewing machine mechanic and i work on all brands and i quilt as well as sew all my own clothing. i have owned and sewed on all the brands. has the most precise stitch and there machines have the leased amount of breakdowns or problems. if you buy a cheap singer or other junk you can find at Walmart you will have so much trouble you will end up hating sewing and you wont realize its just your machine that sucks. ++++++++++++++++++++ I tend to agree to some degree. I too have a Bernina, but I also own 2 Viking sewing machines ( one for working with leather, and one for working with very heavy fabrics, such as denim or canvas. I also own a Pfaff which is VERY good for quilting. I have thrown out numerous other makes and models. Though I WILL keep my old Singer treadle. : }
when you are ending a run of sewing in a straight stitch you use the reverse to "lock" the sewing, so the thread will not pull out as easy, and it is less bulky than hand knotting it. you just hit the reverse for about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch at the end of your seam and maybe do it a couple of times depending on stress of the seam is going to be under in the finish garment.
To effectively stitch fabric together, you will need a needle, thread, and a sewing machine or hand-sewing techniques. First, align the edges of the fabric pieces you want to join. Then, use a straight stitch or a zigzag stitch to sew along the edges, making sure to secure the beginning and end of the seam. Finally, trim any excess fabric and press the seam open or to one side for a neat finish.
To achieve a professional finish on your garment by hand sewing an invisible stitch hem, follow these steps: Fold the fabric edge twice to create a narrow hem. Thread a needle with matching thread and knot the end. Insert the needle into the folded edge of the fabric to hide the knot. Take small, even stitches along the folded edge, making sure to catch only a few threads of the garment fabric. Pull the thread tight to create an invisible stitch. Continue stitching along the entire hem, making sure the stitches are evenly spaced and secure. Knot the thread securely at the end of the hem to finish.
To achieve a professional finish on your sewing project using a blind hem stitch by hand, follow these steps: Fold the fabric edge to create a small hem. Thread a needle with matching thread and knot the end. Insert the needle into the folded edge of the fabric, catching only a few threads of the main fabric. Bring the needle back out and make a small stitch on the folded edge. Repeat this process, keeping the stitches small and even. When finished, secure the thread with a knot and trim any excess thread.
Reverse sewing at the beginning or end of a stitch secures the seam, and is a good way to ensure that your stitches won't unravel.
To finish sewing a seam for a professional and polished look, you can use techniques like backstitching at the beginning and end of the seam, trimming excess fabric, pressing the seam open or to one side, and using a zigzag stitch or serger to prevent fraying.
To hand stitch two pieces of fabric together effectively, start by aligning the edges of the fabric and securing them with pins. Use a needle and thread to sew a running stitch along the edge, making sure to keep the stitches even and tight. Knot the thread securely at the end to finish.
It's dangerous because you could poke yourself and end up in the hospital for them to stitch you up. That's why it's dangerous for a sewing needle to be in your back.
The final stitch is often called the lock stitch, and can be made by using the reverse button on the sewing machine. After you come to the end of your work, you do several stitches in reverse over the completed work to lock in the seam.
The double stitch seam involves several key steps: First, prepare your fabric by cutting it to size and aligning the edges. Next, sew a straight stitch along the seam allowance using a sewing machine, ensuring to backstitch at the beginning and end for reinforcement. After the first stitch is complete, sew a second line of stitching parallel to the first, typically about 1/4 inch away, to create a stronger seam. Finally, press the seam allowance to one side for a neat finish.
The most common method of joining fabric in industrial production is called butt-seaming. It is done largely with Merrow Sewing machines. These machines are designed to create a flat stitch between two sections of fabric. The process of joining fabric is often automated with railways and/or semi-automatic stations.
To effectively sew two things together, you will need to use a needle and thread that matches the fabric. Start by aligning the edges of the two pieces and securing them with pins. Use a basic stitch like a straight stitch or a backstitch to sew along the edges, making sure to keep the stitches even and tight. Knot the thread securely at the end to finish. Practice and patience will help you improve your sewing skills.