wichypoo

UH, What is a pintuck ?

np3

Adorable technique. You cut a large piece of fabric and using a special foot and the twin needle, the fabric is pushed up in the center and stitched on both sides. You do this for several rows. Used a lot on Pinafores for little girls. Can be used on blouses, aprons, pillows, very decorative.

lab fairy

Twin needles come in a variety of sizes. They can really make those built-in stitches on your machine look more interesting (especially with two different thread colors). Don't forget the double needle that has a regular needle and a wing needle for heirloom stitching (it looks really nice).

If you are wanting to make a stained glass quilt you can use the twin needle to stitch down the bias tape. It works best on straight areas and really gentle curves.

This is one of those things that you really should play with because you will be surprised at the look.

CarolinePaj

But how is it used? Two reels of thread or one thread put through both needles?

Help!!!

Hugs

np3

Two different threads, one through each needle. But you can put some thread from a spool onto a bobbin and not have to buy a second spool for the same color.

BellaBoo

I use twin needles to sew on 1/4" bias binding when I use it for applique, like flower stems, vines, or basket handles, etc. Also the wider twin needles are great for top stitching, just don't thread the needle that is sewing in the seamline.

sewingladydi

Twin needles are the only way to get perfectly parallel lines. Great for topstitching, but the back is not especially pretty.

CarolinePaj

Thanks Nancy.... I think I will have to give it a go!

Hugs

featherweight

I forgot that I had used them for the pintuck. I also use it to sew the bias on my emboridery tile scenes.

asmmauer

I used double needle for sewing on doll hair , wrap yarn around book for length of hair you are needing put 1/2 inch masking tape down one side of book on top of yarn cut yarn on other side of book sew down center of masking tape .Attach yarn to dolls head on center back .I make poney tails for my dolls this way .