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12-23-2006, 05:11 AM | #1 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY
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| want to HAND sew dog clothes without machine...help For those of you who sew dog clothes, I know how to sew (basics...but haven't done it in a while). I thought of taking up knitting or crochet...but realize...I have a lot to learn. Anyways, I just want to be able to sew basic dog clothes like this one with sleaves. I found some free patterns and patterns I can buy. The thing is, I was looking for a project I could do away from a sewing machine. Is it possible to sew dog clothes using these patterns but sewing by hand??? If so, are there special stiches I should be aware of and special thread I should use? I'm thinkingt basic fleece type outfits. Nothing fancy. Thanks for any advice!!!! Suzie |
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12-23-2006, 07:01 AM | #2 | |
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Morning Suzie! I sew also...I only use a machine to sew clothes...the seams will not be as strong if you hand sew and you will be able to see your stitches...I just made a hat and coat for a member here and I did hand sew the hat but, I used a different stitch that required hand sewing...I have never hand sewn clothing before but, I don't think you are going to like the look of it...this is just my opinion but, I would use a machine...Why don't you want to use a machine?
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12-23-2006, 07:33 AM | #3 |
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| Have you tried doing a google search for hand sewing? Here are only a few basic stitches that you will need to master. I can't wait to see some of your hand sewn items -- it is almost a lost art. |
12-23-2006, 08:20 AM | #4 |
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| My SIL used to hand sew all of her own clothes. If you just make tiny stitches it should turn out just as nice as machine sewn. |
12-23-2006, 09:05 AM | #5 |
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| After posting, I did find a couple hand sew ideas (they suggest using a heavier thread...forgot the name off hand). I saw some with using a fleece material. I'm going to try it. I want to stay off the machine because I'd like to do it on my breaks at work. suz |
12-23-2006, 09:36 AM | #6 |
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12-23-2006, 09:59 AM | #7 |
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| Good for you doing it all by hand. It will definitely take longer and you need to make smaller stitches. If you sew in lining/or double up on the fabric. This way you could hide a lot of the hand sewing and would look more professional. You could then hand embroider there name on the garment at work too. Oh Yeah, try to get fabric that does not stretch. It is a little harder to sew with and Walmart has the cheapest fabric. Take pics so we can see.
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12-23-2006, 10:10 AM | #8 | |
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12-23-2006, 10:29 AM | #9 | |
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12-24-2006, 06:24 AM | #10 | |
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You should sew it together first (with the small stitches) and then you could add the decorative stitches after...this way you will have a nice strong seam..Just a suggestion
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12-29-2006, 12:12 PM | #11 |
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| Well, I did it1 I hand sewed some clothing for my dog. It wasn't the hand sewing that was a problem or looked bad...it is the size and pattern problems I had. I got a free pattern off the internet, but it didn't work well and I got confused. If I know where to sew and have the pattern at my dog's size and I just got out...i think I can do a better job. it took me all day and 3-4 tries before i got something decent. suzie |
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