Have you ever told yourself, “You can’t give up!” when
working on project? I keep telling myself to read more blogs and watch more
videos, then try the different suggestions offered. I can’t give up. I want to
master using the double needle! The technique creates a nice looking
embellishment of two perfectly spaced lines of stitching – when it works.
Last August, I wrote the “Ten
Discoveries” article. Item #2 was using double (twin) needles and that I
would try out the technique. Well, I’ve tried several times since then.
Sometimes it works beautifully, yet more often than not, it messes up. I know
it must be operator error, that is, me threading something incorrectly or
tension is off. I haven’t a clue how to turn a corner nicely with double/twin
needles. Up until this point, the limitation is simply stitching a straight or
curved line. Certainly, there are more capabilities I’ve yet to discover!
So, I go on a search for answers…
I found The Seasoned Homemaker’s article “Double
Needles Can Be Fun” informative and helpful. Something I’ve not done,
Leslie suggests interfacing the fabric first, then stitch with the double
needle.
Nancy Zieman (Sewing with Nancy ) has a short video of the basics:
AH! First time I’ve "heard" about having the thread come off
the spools/source in opposite directions! Maybe this was the issue I was having!
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Now back to Google because I’m still searching for turning
the corner technique! My search statement: turning corners with a double needle
OH MY GOODNESS! Over ONE MILLION hits! Needless to say, I
only visited a few on the first page and this is what I found:
Jacki had the same question as I did! Thanks to Pearlie’s answer
on the Janome Forums site, I have a good idea how to approach corners!
Vicki
shared on her blog a short video showing how she turns corners! I love visual
aids!
Two sources are enough!
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