Sewing

SEWING

Everyone’s sewing machine is different and it doesn't need to be fancy to begin sewing lingerie. Grab some scraps of stretch fabric and start practicing. All you need is a straight stitch and a zig zag. A three step zig zag and a stretch stitch (lightning bolt style) are nice to have, but not necessary. Play around with your machine settings until you get it right, then write down your settings for future reference.

Use polyester thread only!

Microtex needles work great!

Machine settings for powernet/powermesh fabric, spandex, Jersey knit, stretch mesh:

Stretch stitch, zig zag stitch, 3 step zig zag stitch, straight stitch

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Width:

Thread Tension:

Needle: Microtex 

Presser feet: All-purpose, straight stitch, walking foot

Machine settings for Duoplex, Simplex, Tricot, 15 Denier nylon or sheer cup lining: 

Stretch stitch, zig zag stitch, 3 step zig zag stitch, straight stitch

Length:

Width:

Thread Tension:

Needle: Microtex

Presser feet: All-purpose, straight stitch, walking foot

Machine settings for Elastics :

Stretch stitch, zig zag stitch, 3 step zig zag stitch, straight stitch

Length:

Width:

Thread Tension:

Needle: Microtex

Presser feet: All-purpose, straight stitch, walking foot

Machine settings for Closures :

Zig zag stitch, straight stitch, bar tack:

Length:

Width:

Thread Tension:

Needle: Microtex

Presser feet: All-purpose, straight stitch, walking foot