-The DIY club-

[gills8752]

it should do it fine. mines a super cheap one too and it works brill.

 

[xxxjacxxx]

explain please....what exactly does an overlocker do that a normal machine cant?

 

[gills8752]

it does those 3 or 4 thread edges that you see on professional clothes etc.

like this...
https://beginnersewing.sewfastseweasy.com/sewing-machine-embroider/Overlock-4-thread-sample.jpg

Gives you a proper clean edge and stops fraying. You can hem using it too so you don't need to do rolled or turned hems.
Its got 3 or 4 thread spools that thread intricatly through the machine and cuts the free edge as you serge it.

 

[xxxjacxxx]

ohhhh.....so, can you do just regular sewing aswell or do you need a seperate overlocker and machine?

 

[gills8752]

seperate, an overlocker has an intricate needle and cutting device....the 3 threads get thread through various bits in the machine as you can see in pic

 

[xerinx]

Yep mines a 4 thread 2 needle machine it does various stiches that make hems ect. It doesnt do normal sewing machine stiches but a lot of people with an overlocker can make most things just using an overlocker ie clothes ect.

 

[Hen]

Crikey, I was thinking of getting a cheap overlocker but having seen gills picture I think I've been scared off!

The most exciting thing I've made recently are some nappy off time pads for Lottie so I don't have to keep washing hundreds of towels!!

 

[gills8752]

don't be scared off they are super easy to use with a bit of practice and sooo handy if you making clothes or hemming anything!

 

[Kaites]

here's this week's project- a minky wrap with a hidden layer of PUL (I hate sewing PUL!). It looks a bit large in the hips but Emma's got thunder thighs so it actually fits perfectly

https://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/picnic003.jpghttps://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/picnic002.jpg

https://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/picnic006.jpghttps://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy65/kayjengirl/Emma%20for%20sharing/picnic005.jpg

 

[gills8752]

looks great kaites! why do you hate sewing pul? I think its fine - sews just like every other fabric!

 

[Kaites]

Thanks Gill! I think I just hate sewing all stretchy materials and I found the PUL to be quite stretchy compared to the poly coated nylon diapering material that I was using previously Just a personal preference I guess

Speaking of tempermental fabrics, how did your project with the chiffon fabric go? I found a travelling presser foot in my sewing machine case last night and thought of your chiffon post

 

[gills8752]

it was abandoned hahaha - think I've bribed my mum into doing it for me! lol Just frays soooo much - blooming hate that fabric! lol

 

[buttonnose82]

Kaites, do you use a walking foot when sewing PUL? makes it easier

 

[Kaites]

Gill- good job on recruiting your mum, lol I'd probably get frustrated and do the same

Buttonnose- I didn't bother last time, but I have since found my travelling foot for next time round. Hopefully it makes it a bit easier- not that it was hard, just annoying that it was stretchier than the other fabrics

 

[JellyBeann]

I make nappies! Started today...my first turned out so good...I was well chuffed with myself! x

 

[nicholatmn]

Never posted in this thread before, but I randomly decided to make my own pocket diaper...

Don't be harsh... it's my first and I've never used a sewing machine before!!

I got the PUL from a fabric store and got the fleece from a $1 blanket that I thought was cute.

 

[xerinx]

Awww thats really cute!! I love spotty fabric!! Looks like you did a good job! I would suggest you use elastic in the legs tho to make sure its a nice snug fit

 

[gills8752]

nicolaatm - thats great for a first go! Can I suggest you sew the diaper inside out leaving a small opening at the top of the back and handstiching a blind seam once turned - it'll look brilliant then and any stitches won't be seen and be able to be picked at by little fingers! x

 

[JellyBeann]

Hey guys...I was just wondering where you all get your PUL from? I can't find any by me...I have a different waterproof material I use, but the shop I get it from is about to run out...So I'm panicking ahah!

 

[nicholatmn]

Awww thats really cute!! I love spotty fabric!! Looks like you did a good job! I would suggest you use elastic in the legs tho to make sure its a nice snug fit

I would if I could... I have no idea how to sew elastic. I've never even touched a sewing machine before yesterday!