Topstitching

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Thu, 12/05/2013 - 12:35
nana4
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I am taking in a few skirts for a friend and am having trouble with the top stitching matching the factory topstitching on the skirt. Do you have any hints to deal with this as it is very frustrating. It just doesn't match up.

Thank you so much for your help on this

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Tue, 12/10/2013 - 16:25
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Nehzat
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Re: Topstitching

Dear nana4,

Here are a few tricks I have used to get the same coloured thread for topstitching when I could not find the exact match.

One way is to save the topstitch thread when you need to alter a location by removing the existing topstitch.

Another way is if the garment uses the same type of thread for the seams as the topstitch thread. Then you can open these seams, save the threads for your topstitch and use a different thread to sew the seams you opened. 

A third option, is if there are not too many locations with topstitch, then you can remove all the existing topstitch threads and topstitch again using your own color.

When you remove the topstitch thread, make sure to press it before using it. Place the iron on the thread and pull it out as you press the iron downwards. 

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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Wed, 12/11/2013 - 20:13
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nana4
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TOPSTITCHING

Thank you so much your videos and your personal feedback are very much appreciated.

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