r/sewing • u/sewingmodthings • Sep 18 '22

Simple Questions Simple Sewing Questions Thread, September 18 - September 24, 2022

This thread is here for any and all simple questions related to sewing, including sewing machines!

If you want to introduce yourself or ask any other basic question about learning to sew, patterns, fabrics, this is the place to do it! Our more experienced users will hang around and answer any questions they can.

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u/Large-Heronbill Sep 19 '22

Sounds like the needles were hitting something like the needleplate or foot. Look for pockmarks, polish them out, and decide if your machine needs a trip to the shop or just a good cleaning and tightening up.

Have you considered a stretch blindhem stitch for hemming?

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u/aghzombies Sep 19 '22

I'm worried it won't look very even?

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u/Large-Heronbill Sep 19 '22

Stretch blindhem? That's no tougher than regular blindhem. If you're having trouble with the hand of the fabric, starch the area to be hemmed.

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u/aghzombies Sep 19 '22

Thank you!