05 Techniques to lock the edge || Needleworkmonday Techniques
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I am from Bangladesh. I am a textile engineer that is very much related with #needlework and now I am teaching in a textile engineering college so I am engaged with needle work very much.
Recently I have found this community and I become very much excited that there are a lot of awesome contents. As a textile engineer, I want to share with you some basics about #needleworks so that the learners may get some idea about embroidery, crochet, sewing and other things.
This is my first post on this community and I hope I will continue it with you, if you feel interest about my initiative.
Today I will discuss with you about the edge of the cloth. When anyone do some needlework, it may be a blanket, clothing, upholstery or any other things, it needs to lockdown the edges of the cloth.
A lot of people, who has no expertise about needlework, become confused that how will they close edge of the cloth. So here on today's blog, I am going to share with you 05 simple techniques to close the edge of the cloth.
Let's have the blog and feel free about any query, comment and feedback about this blog.
01. Lining
You may use a lining for closing the edge of the cloth. It's much easier. You only need a simple lining cloth with needle and thread.
Benefits:
- Give extra stability on the edge of the cloth.
- The fabric become more heavier on in the edge.
- Resist the dethreading or opening of threads.
Caution:
- Select perfect lining.
- May be harsh and too heavier.
- May bent.
- Without proper swing it may be opened out.
- Should be parallel to the cloth edge, otherwise it looks odd.
02. Lace or motif
Lace or motif is also used to close the edge as well as for decorative purpose. The main difference between lining and motif is that, lining remains on the background only, but Motif appears infront and it is mainly used for attracting the focus.
Benefits:
- Increase attractiveness.
- Increase length.
- Easy to apply.
Caution:
- May be harsh and heavier.
- May be torn easily.
- Colour should be adjusted and matched perfectly otherwise looked bizarre.
- Comparetively costly.
- Need accessories.
03. Folded Sewn
It is the simplest technique that you have to fold the edge and then sewing. Different types of stitches can be applied in accordance to the fabric type.
Benefits:
- Easy to apply.
- No need of any accessories.
- Cheap process.
- A variety of stitch can be applied.
Caution:
- Swing carefully.
- Length of the fold should be uniform.
- To maintain fold may create problem.
04. Dethreading
By using needle you may open out some threads from the edge. It may give a soft handle and thready look.
Benefits:
- Decorative edge.
- Soft and thready handle.
- Special effect.
Caution:
- Gradually openout threads.
- Less stability.
- Carefully dethreading, otherwise it may be torn and look crashed.
05. Lock Stitches
Different types of stitches can be applied to lock the edge.
Benefits:
- A great variety of stitches can be applied.
- Attractive outlook.
- Great finishing.
- Embroidery effect.
Caution:
- Less stability.
- Threads may be torn out during using.
- Should be stitched carefully.
- Need extra care.
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It's wonderful to learn some needle application and work from a teacher like you. thank you very much for sharing and explaining benefits and problems of those 5 locking techniques. it's really very learning and important topic related to needle work.
Thanks a lot for your comment. I hope I will continue it in future. Be connected with me.
I remember when my mom first taught me the basics of sewing, this was one of her lessons. I have already forgotten these so thank you for sharing these!
Welcome to the #needleworkmonday community. Don't forget to check out the FAQs and feel free to ask us any questions you may have about the community. Looking forward to seeing more of your needlework and tutorials.
I am really happy that I have reminded you the forgetting part of your Mom's lesson. :)
Wow, what a comprehensive collection of seams. I still have so much to learn with sewing, but your guide comes very handy, as I right now have want to shorten a skirt, which looks strange on m (too long in the front).
And also I would like to extend an invitation for you to join the NeedleWorkMonday Community!
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Happy to have you here
Thanks a lot. I have joined before posting here.
perfect 🙂 Feel free to ask, if anything is unclear and welcome again.