X-Kilt #1 started

[oldfool]

Make sure the needle is not bent. My machine does that when the needle is only slightly bent and it will bend when I try to sew too many layers of fabric.

[sydnie7]

Make sure the needle is not bent. My machine does that when the needle is only slightly bent and it will bend when I try to sew too many layers of fabric.

I haven't personally tried this yet, but I have been told by several reputable sources that it's best to use a ball-point needle when sewing through multiple layers. Theory is that the ball-point slides through the holes in the weave vs. the pointy needle insisting on punching its way through threads. So far, my machine hasn't complained about anything I can jam under the feeder foot but I mean to give this a try if I can ever remember to buy the needles. They are readily available, typically sold for use with knit fabrics.

[Moski]

Thanks for the support folks. I just spent 7hrs at the machine today after four hours last night. I have to build the waistband and match up the velcro. I think something funky happened with the under-apron pleat but it seems to be working out. I cant wait to see detailed pictures of another build. So far I have 12hrs into it.

[Moski]

After going at it more obsessively as the days passed I finished #1.








Finished the belt loops and cargo pockets today and she's a headin' for the wash.

[meinfs]

Fantastic! Congratulations on your first. A job very well done.

After going at it more obsessively as the days passed I finished #1.
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Finished the belt loops and cargo pockets today and she's a headin' for the wash.