Monday, November 15, 2010

DANG IT!!! My thread broke again

How many times have you been pulling the thread to gather and the thread breaks?  Well, here is the solution to all your gathering/ruffling needs.

You will need "unbreakable thread"  - this can be crochet thread, dental floss, embroidery thread.

Start by tacking down your unbreakable with a few straight stitches.
Then change to a medium width Zig Zag.
Zig Zag over the unbreakable.  Careful not to sew the unbreakable itself

When done, pull the unbreakable to gather.
When satisfied with length of fabric and gathering, tie a knot in the unbreakable thread to hold in place.  Cut excess thread off



Credit for this method goes to Dancing Jamie
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5 comments:

  1. Needled MomNovember 16, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Trust me...that is the ONLY way to gather.

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  2. busyascanbeNovember 16, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Great idea! Keep em coming I know you have tons!

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  3. TylynnNovember 16, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    That is my trick to ruffles! Not just thread ever again!

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  4. Jessica StokerNovember 18, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Great tip, I needed this the other day when I was making a bed skirt ruffle, haha.

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  5. Becky McKenzieDecember 1, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    BRILLIANT!!! Seriously, this is like a light bulb moment for me.

    Thanks for sharing :)

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