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Any tips on how to sew stretchy, lightweight fabric?
I sew lingerie and swimsuits. I started selling them on ebay. Only about half of my customers seem to like them though, I ave had to give 2 refunds already because they say that the they hems are crooked, and that some stitches are too loose, etc.
I dint realize that they looked “that bad” until I get more than one person telling me that they are poorly made. 
KInda a blow to the ego… but I dont want to quit sewing for profit… I really enjoy it. ust a bit disgruntled at the moment cause I dont know how to fix the problem.
How do I get my oufits to look better? Ie : seams that dont bunch, hems that will stretch better… what tension should i have it at for delicate stretchy materials? Help please! :-O
Never sell a type of item until you have tested one by wearing it, or having someone else wear it. I have several “product testers” in my family! They are brutally honest about flaws, because they know I will be embarrassed if I send something out that isn’t perfect. Every time you try a new idea, do the testing first. This is especially important with Ebay, where problems can wreck your feedback score.
I have been a professional seamstress for a long time and I never fool with the tension. Set the tension at the recommendation for your machine and then if that’s no good, go to a repair shop and let the technician re-set it for you – then leave it there. If you must change to different kinds of thread like metallic or plastic, learn the exact tension settings needed, and use only those settings. I even use seperate machines for different types of work.
For construction, use polyester thread, and a good brand like Gutermanns. On stretchy material, stretch the material both ways as you sew, and use a stretch stitch. Be carfeul that when you stretch the material, you are not pulling it through or rushing it under. Practice!
Don’t use pins, it distorts the fabric. Instead, rely on ironing, and stopping a lot to adjust the work before it goes under the presser foot. Slow down. My seams always get screwey when I try to go too fast.
Use a machine that’s meant for heavy duty sewing. You get what you pay for.
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