eyeglass case

[JustWakinUp]

Wanted to try my hand at my new sewing machine. From this project I learned its hard to go around corners nicely. Also I'm not quite sure how to lock the thread. I go about 3-4 stitches forward then reverse those stitches then begin sewing normally until i get to the end where I do the same reverse technique, Is there something better I can do? I ended up putting together this eyeglass case for my mother while she was in town.

Any critique is always welcome.

[Skipknives]

I like it,,but i have no advice cuz i don't know how to use a sewing machine.

wonder if a layer of felt on the inside might be an upgrade??

[Hilly]

Wanted to try my hand at my new sewing machine. From this project I learned its hard to go around corners nicely. Also I'm not quite sure how to lock the thread. I go about 3-4 stitches forward then reverse those stitches then begin sewing normally until i get to the end where I do the same reverse technique, Is there something better I can do? I ended up putting together this eyeglass case for my mother while she was in town.

Any critique is always welcome.

I'm sure your Mom will love the case! You did a great job!

What I do when I upholster a car seat is to begin my seam a few stitch lengths away from the beginning of the seam, and begin the seam by backstitching a few stitches (to the beginning), and then stitch the normal seam, and end with backstitching a few stitches. It keeps the seams looking neat, and adds the strength you need.

[Regis]

After backstitch, do you just cut flush? Do you use a dab of cement or anything to keep the thread end inplace?

[Hilly]

After backstitch, do you just cut flush? Do you use a dab of cement or anything to keep the thread end inplace?

Sometimes I leave a long tag end on the thread, and after machine sewing, I thread a small needle with the tag end, and pull the tag end to the inside, so it does not show, and if possible clip it then. Most of the time, I just nip it off close. Don't know if this is right or wrong, just what I do.

[JustWakinUp]

I like it,,but i have no advice cuz i don't know how to use a sewing machine.

wonder if a layer of felt on the inside might be an upgrade??

There is a layer of material on the inside to keep the glasses safe.

After backstitch, do you just cut flush? Do you use a dab of cement or anything to keep the thread end inplace?

yeah I just cut it flush by my backstitch wasn't coming out very nice on the reverse side of the project.

Going to try starting a few stitches down then backstitch like suggested ...Thanks guys

[moriver]

Try lightly setting the stitches with a hammer after sewing. This will make them look better and more even and will also seal the backstitch area so it won't come loose. I put the finish side down on my mable bench top and use a round faced hammer to tap the back of the stitches. You'll figure out how hard to tap real quick.

[Luke Hatley]

Hilly, looks good, Backstiching is done like it is supposed to be done.

going around coners?------ do you have an edge guide ?