Post by: shootrj2003 on April 22, 2011, 09:58:21 AM
Post by: Spotted Bull on April 22, 2011, 10:19:55 AM
Post by: Kermit on April 22, 2011, 10:43:48 AM
Many times people sew all seams with a machine and then hand finish areas where stitching shows, like collar, cuffs, neck opening, any top stitching. That way it looks "right," but you save yourself HOURS of work where no one will (or should) look.
For your first shirt, you might want to machine sew it all, because you are trying to understand the way a shirt goes together. Do it with cheap fabric at first until you get the lay of the land, then go for more authenticity in both materials and method.
Post by: Indiana on April 22, 2011, 12:23:55 PM
Post by: shootrj2003 on April 22, 2011, 02:35:37 PM
Yeah, that's what I wanted to hear ,I'm really not into hand sewing that much.
Post by: Loyalist Dave on May 03, 2011, 08:32:11 AM
We did an experiment once, and machine stitched a piece of cloth, then repeated the operation, only revolved the mechanism by hand, and varied the width of the stitching. This was presented to a clothing "expert" who identified the second stitch as hand stitching...., showing that what many experts look for is really poorly sewn stitching ( at least it would've been back in the day when sewers prided themselves on very tight, very even stitching.)
Just food for thought.
LD
Post by: shootrj2003 on May 10, 2011, 06:53:37 AM
I had actually wondered about how tight good Original hand stitching was,Until now, I've never had occasion to check it out on real ,old clothes[as opposed to hand stitching done today by somebody who may be more interested in having it look "handstitched"]I'll have to take a trip to a local museum to see some stitching on some old clothes.I am near a few good ones ,West Point,New Windsor Cantonment,Brick House Museum and a few others are all close by and have clothing dating back to the Revolution on display.Thanks.
Post by: LRB on May 12, 2011, 07:12:03 AM
Post by: ManyVoices on May 12, 2011, 05:22:15 PM
Post by: FlintSteel on June 11, 2011, 04:10:00 PM
no one will ever know.
Post by: Kermit on June 17, 2011, 12:21:16 AM
Post by: halfdan on June 17, 2011, 03:13:02 PM
Quote from: "Kermit"
while hand sewing was usually a "running stitch.".
Running stitch was often used to attach linings and such. "Structural seams" where strength is required would usually be sewn with a back stitch, which is almost impossible to distinguish from machine stitching without a very close examination from the inside.
Dave
Post by: Kermit on October 07, 2011, 11:42:33 PM
Post by: gelsenbeck on October 09, 2011, 09:53:06 AM
I've seen some of the 'so-called' homespun pouches by some of our contemporary artists(?) done today where the 'running stitch' was used to put one together and I would not carry one of them let alone actually fill them with anything. Most think they're 'showing off' their stitching competency, but to those that know, their lack of ability is only exceeded by their desire to grab the buyer's money. Using only a 'running stitch' to put a pouch together just isn't going to last. Especially when I examine them and they're using a very light thread.
The 'fell' stitch is often used to put two pieces together to make a flap. When only small pieces are available this is a good stitch that is quite strong especially when used with good thread.
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Post by: Sir Michael on October 09, 2011, 02:53:50 PM
I just got a new sewing machine and in doing a little research I actually found a model that has a "hand stitch" mode. Apparently it varies the length of the stitches and straightness of the stitching to mimic hand sewing. Don't know how many different stitches have this option but even the standard straight stitch becomes suspect with this available.
Post by: Kermit on October 10, 2011, 12:00:32 PM