Last weeks learning project work was very time consuming for me. Cutting the shirts perfectly and laying them out in the pattern I want took a lot of time and effort. This week I chose to step back and do some more research rather than a lot of hands on work. This week I needed to focus on the different stitching available on my sewing machine, as well as learning the basics such as tension and how to thread the needle.
After reading the instruction manual for the Baby-lock Anna sewing machine I found out that there are 15 different types of stitches for me to choose from. I will most likely use a simple stitch (“A”) because all of the stitching will be hidden within the body of the quilt. In addition, I plan to use black thread because that is what we have most of in the sewing box. My mom (it’s her sewing machine) is worried that some of the pieces I need to sew together might be too thick for the machine, so it will be a bit of trial and error.
One of the biggest challenges I think I will face is getting the tension right on the jersey material of the t-shirts. Because they are more stretchy than typical fabric. I am going to have to be careful because I don’t want have the pattern tilted as a result of certain t-shirts stretching more than others. I found this really helpful video, but she suggested using some special interfacing to minimize the stretch. I am choosing to go forward without using that interface.
By my next post I intend to have the front of the quilt almost completely put together. I am hoping for a rainy day or two so I can justify being inside and working on it!
Until next time…..
You have come a long way. Good luck on the sewing part.
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