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Created On: 06/24/2012 11:02 AM
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06/24/2012 11:02 AM
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peaches1966

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I am sewing a bamboo lycra mix fabric and I cannot get a nice smooth side seem,The fabic is pulling....what should I do?
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06/24/2012 01:24 PM
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MOM

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Try putting a strip of washaway stabilizer or light tearaway underneath while you serge.

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06/26/2012 11:38 AM
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jsm1144

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If you have differntial feed, adjust it so that the front teeth take the fabric in faster than the rear teeth take it away-that will compensate for the stretch.
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06/28/2012 09:11 AM
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oddduck25

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If you can, lower the presser foot pressure and lengthen the stitch.

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