Digger Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hey guys, i just learnt how to use a sewing machine and have a problem: So i have started something that will at some point look like a cumberbund And now i'm supposed to do 6 stitchlines to create 5 ribs dead centre. Do you have any tips and tricks to help make those lines evenly spaced and straight? I used pencil to draw lines before but those are really hard to remove afterwards. Advice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 You can get tailors chalk in various colors. It's designed to mark lines for straight sewing, but should come out of the fabric easier than pencil. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V07YRJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_hGVZBb89ZMC8W 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masteroftheforce Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I used painters tape on the inside of the cummerbund. That way I didn't have to worry about it bleeding onto the fabric and being seen later. Just be sure to keep track which side is the "good' side, the closure on the back is right over left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Also, one thing I can suggest which might seem a bit odd... when sewing it, don't go slow. I find that if I'm being too cautious, my stitches can get crooked. Practice on some scraps going faster. You'll notice that if you can concentrate on keeping straight lines, it's much easier. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesewhoopy Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Chalk is a good route as suggested. Or you can use pins to map out your line and just follow the path. If you have a good eye you can do a straight line without putting anything on the fabric. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesewhoopy Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Also if you do mark lines, mark them on the inside not the outside. If your settings are right on the sewing machine the stitch will look the same on both sides. Then just trace over your lines with the sewing machine. No one will ever know they are there. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762s Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 congrats on learning on how to sew ... wish i would have learned sooner than i did good suggestions above .... but, they make pencils that will wipe away with abit of water.. head to your local sewing/fabric store 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottF Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I used a blue water-soluble sewing pen and drew very light lines, then dabbed them off with a damp wash cloth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Alright i followed the exact same course and i believe it worked out well. Went to a sewing store and the lady suggested the blue pen. marked the lines on the front side and just painted the thread over it. and after using a spongebob those lines were gone in a breeze. Thanks for all the advice guys, im on to the codpiece next! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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