Sewing with linen

allycetheredd

I know how to set up and use the basic functions of my sewing machine. I can sew a straight line on muslin. BUT - I have never successfully sewn anything yet.

I want to turn this into a pillow, using cotton fabric as the backing.


(Not my stitching, Ill post pics of the finished product.)

My question is this - if I mess it up, can I remove the sewn seam and start over? Will doing this distort the linen? Any tips on the best way to remove a seam if it is necessary? (I am mostly afraid of it being crooked)

Thank you in advance for anybody who can give me some hints!

stitchgal

Get yourself a seam ripper.  You use this to tear through the thread that was sewn not the fabric.  If I were you I would practice sewing on scrap before doing your final project. The fabric shouldnt distort if you remove the sewn seam.

allycetheredd

stitchgal replied at 2012-8-12 12:35
Get yourself a seam ripper.  You use this to tear through the thread that was sewn not the fabric.   ...

Thank you - I do have a seam ripper, I didnt think about using it here for some reason!

Its a good idea to practice. Ill do that, too.

Thanks for your help, stitchgal!

SherryleeA

You could try counting out a certain number of threads on each side of your project, mark them with a hand basting stitch, and then sew on that line with your machine.  The basting stitches are easily removed afterwards, and your stitching should not come out crooked.  Practicing beforehand on scrap linen should be beneficial.  Good luck :>) !

allycetheredd

SherryleeA replied at 2012-8-13 23:51
You could try counting out a certain number of threads on each side of your project, mark them wit ...

Good idea - I thought about doing that but I wasnt sure if it could be removed if I got some of the basting thread on the visible side of the seam. Thanks!

Dancemom

SherryleeA replied at 2012-8-13 23:51
You could try counting out a certain number of threads on each side of your project, mark them wit ...

This is how I have done it before - worked great, but I agree to practise first. :D

allycetheredd

Dancemom replied at 2012-8-14 21:27
This is how I have done it before - worked great, but I agree to practise first.

Lots of practice! It was a quick stitch, but I still dont want to mess it up. :D

Lief

To mark can use a pilot is removed by washing, or brand FriXion pilot, this pilot is removed with heat from the iron.

Para marcar puedes utilizar un pilot que se elimina al lavarlo, o marca con pilot frixion, este pilot se elimina con el calor de la plancha.  

allycetheredd

Lief replied at 2012-8-19 21:39
To mark can use a pilot is removed by washing, or brand FriXion pilot, this pilot is removed with he ...

Great suggestion! Ill look for one of those. Thank you. :)

Lief

Youre welcome.