Twin Needle sewing
#1
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Twin Needle sewing
Have any of you wonderful quilters done any twin needle sewing?
I am working on some aprons this is know new batch of different
fabrics (not bird related except for 2 will be bird). and I decided to
try out a twin needle stitching.
The jury is still out on how I like it, I might like it more if I am not
doing 90degree corners. We shall see.
Thinking I might like the needle more on small projects like mug rugs
place mats etc... not sure though.
Any tips for improving on the technique?
I am working on some aprons this is know new batch of different
fabrics (not bird related except for 2 will be bird). and I decided to
try out a twin needle stitching.
The jury is still out on how I like it, I might like it more if I am not
doing 90degree corners. We shall see.
Thinking I might like the needle more on small projects like mug rugs
place mats etc... not sure though.
Any tips for improving on the technique?
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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I tried the twin needles for quilting but I didn't like how the bobbin thread looks on the back. As long as it is a surface feature, I like it. I use my needle down function for top stitching and turning corners. I carefully put up the foot to go around the corner and start the new line of stitching overlapping the corner.
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I've used double needle sewing when doing stained glass applique-it works great stitching down the bias*leading*.I've also used them for some tote bag construction-once you get the hang of double needle sewing you find lots of times it comes in handy.
#5
I have done lots of twin needle stitching. Most of it was in heirloom sewing. When my granddaughter was younger, I made her dozens of cotton knit shirts each year. I did most of that sewing on my serger; but I did not enjoy converting the serger to the cover stitch for hemming the shirts so I used my Bernina with a wide twin needle. I once took a class in which we learned how to turn corners with a twin needle. Although I enjoy using a twin needle in garment sewing, I cannot see myself using a twin needle in quilting.
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I used the monofilament to topstitch some bias for celtic knots. It worked great with the twin needle, though I did figure out not to ever use monofilament in the bobbin. I don't think I would use a twin needle for the quilting though. The back just doesn't look good.
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