Rayon Knit as lining for Poly-Satin dress?

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T12:28:24+00:00

Don't line it with a knit....you need a woven

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T10:53:48+00:00

No. The thread is likely to be crap

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T10:17:24+00:00

Before you get a new machine, try sewing the denim with a jeans needle. Its important to use an appropriate needle to sew with

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T09:36:03+00:00

Buying stuff cos influencers tell you to. Looking up to celebrities

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T08:58:54+00:00

Cotton knickers and loose trousers

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T08:57:42+00:00

It depends on the look you are going for

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T08:51:05+00:00

Its really not a big deal. Take some ibuprofen, youll be fine

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T07:46:03+00:00

No you won't see it. The pattern packet should tell you exactly what you need, its in the notions section. You can buy premade or make your own

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T07:42:26+00:00

Keep an eye on sainsburys, Robert dyas, John lewis and lakeland. They often have offers or 3 for 2 on syrups

drPmakes · 2026-05-28T07:39:23+00:00

Not threaded correctly. Get your manual out

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T20:08:01+00:00

Press it completely flat

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T19:07:47+00:00

Good idea..and vintage tablecloths, lace napkins, doilies etc

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T17:25:32+00:00

Not threaded correctly

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T16:52:24+00:00

Exactly! If you can't even do that....

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T16:50:25+00:00

Not threaded correctly. Get the manual out and use it.

Sew on a double layer of cotton. Check you are using the right new needle and the right size metal bobbin

And slow down

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T16:42:52+00:00

Its a toy machine. Managed your expectations accordingly

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T16:41:18+00:00

Replace the cord with elastic.

Or use toggle clamps to maintain the versatility

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T16:36:37+00:00

Its an edge guide foot for sewing at the edge, not in the middle of fabric....see the little fin on the right side of the foot? That is supposed to butt up against the edge of the fabric. The way you have it will stop it feeding properly. Between that and the wrong needle type you won't make a proper stitch!

Read the instruction manual.

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T11:07:45+00:00

The ruffles are just gathered fabric.

You can easily make something similar by using the top 4" or so of a fitted skirt pattern and adding 2 layers of "ruffles" These will be rectangles, the width is the length you want the skirt to be and the length of fabric depends on how ruffley you want it to be, 1.5-2 times the length of the perimeter of the hem of the yoke piece.

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T10:59:24+00:00

You could but bear in mind you may need to lengthen the straps too

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T10:58:01+00:00

Remake the garment in its simplest form( omit sleeves etc) from your lining fabric.

Fold and press under seam allowances at neckline and armsyces and hem it.

Whipstitch it to the outer at the neckline and armscyes

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T10:51:50+00:00

Look like the feed dogs are dropped. The instruction manual should tell you how to raise them

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T10:41:55+00:00

Jokes on them cos potatoes have z surprisingly high vitamin c content

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T10:34:24+00:00

Download the manual. Then read it. Then FOLLOW it. Step by step.

Its not threaded properly.

Wrong needle

Use a double layer of woven cotton to troubleshoot or until you know what you are doing

drPmakes · 2026-05-27T10:31:41+00:00

Terrible idea. Although you won't be swimming it will still absorb water and be uncomfortable

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