Sewing / Tailoring / Stitching : Tips & Tricks - Threads, Needles, etc - Discuss Here

Re: Sewing / Tailoring / Stitching : Tips & Tricks - Threads, Needles, etc - Discuss

I use coats dual duty all purpose they are of good quality

 

Re: Sewing / Tailoring / Stitching : Tips & Tricks - Discuss Here

It all depend what kind of machine you have, some machine machine do have fabric setting. also it depend what needle you are using for silk use needle no 8 or 10. ts for light fabric.some time if you having hard time in stitching place paper underneath and do the machine the cloth will not shrink and it is much easier.

 

Re: Sewing / Tailoring / Stitching : Tips & Tricks - Threads, Needles, etc - Discuss

Hi artvani, thank u for ur reply. i will try in chickpet

 

Which needle to use?

Hi Ladies,

I am trying to stitch a light weight 'crepe kind of' cloth. But when I try to stitch it, the fabric threads get pulled and gathers near the stitch. I am using a USHA machine for the past 5 months.The needle is the one given by the manufacturer. I have tried is out at various tensions,it works fine. Also thick clothes get stitched well.

Please help me solve the problem. I am either using a wrong size needle or the tension is too much. I cant make out the reason.

Looking forward to your responses......

 

Re: Which needle to use?

Hi Swati,

Use a needle of a smaller size (number 8 -10) for light weight fabrics. The needle that comes with the sewing machine is mostly for general purpose sewing. You can refer to the chart below for additional information.

Needlepointers.com - External Link - Machine Needles

 

Re: Which needle to use?

Hi Sunitha,

Thank you very much for your valuable suggestion!!

However I did not find a needle from no 8 to 10 in Pune but got one at no 11. This worked absolutely fine.

Bye
Swati

 

Re: Which needle shall I use?

Dear Vani,
This is Shalini and i am new to indusladies.Kindly let me know where to buy needles for my singer machine model 2818 motorised.Even the singer showroom in chennai(mount road) said thery are out of stock.Kindly guide me, the needles which bought from local shops, is harder and not able to use.Your reply will be very useful tome.
Thanks
Shalini

 

Re: Which needle shall I use?

Hi Shalini,

Singer machine needles are available only at the Singer showroom. So you will have to wait till the stocks arrive. There is one Singer dealer in Kodambakkam near Liberty theatre. Perhaps you can try there. I do not know the name of the shop. It is in the lane next to Sekar emporium. Check this link

http://www.jdyellowpages.com/Chennai-yellow-pages/krishna-sewing-machine-house_ryzwveZPjaq.htm

 

Re: Sewing / Tailoring / Stitching : Tips & Tricks - Threads, Needles, etc - Discuss

Hi Sunitha,
Thanks for the info. I bought size 14 needles from singer showroom and also bought TVS needles from the shop you mentioned (opp to liberty theatre).

Shalini

 

Re: Sewing / Tailoring / Stitching : Tips & Tricks - Threads, Needles, etc - Discuss

Hi Shalini,

Glad that you could find your choice.