1911 Jerry Report post Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I've been trying to sew a belt with two rows of stitching but when I get to the point and try to continue down the other side the stitching never goes around the point and comes outlooking bad. How do the big belt makers have it look so nice at the point? Jerry Edited July 28, 2012 by 1911 Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted July 28, 2012 Jerry, If you are marking your stitch lines you should be able to make the turn. On your way to the point (on your second stitch) when you get a stitch or two away MAKE your last stitch end at the point you marked. If you are new to sewing machines here is a tip... Approaching the last couple stitches, eye the spacing, if you need to do a half stitch to make it drop in the point, lift you machine foot so you can "slide" the belt under so the last stitch for that line will drop right in the spot you need. Before you turn the belt from that last hole/stitch make sure your needle is moving up 1/4 inch or so, this keeps the stitch from skipping (Wiz can explain the mechanics better then I). You have now turned the belt and are ready to move down the side of the belt. If you are using an edge guide for the sides you just swing it out of the way to do the tip. Thats right you will be "freestyling" for the tip!! Hope this helps and not confuses you more! If I have missed something, anyone jump in and help explain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1911 Jerry Report post Posted July 28, 2012 Jerry, If you are marking your stitch lines you should be able to make the turn. On your way to the point (on your second stitch) when you get a stitch or two away MAKE your last stitch end at the point you marked. If you are new to sewing machines here is a tip... Approaching the last couple stitches, eye the spacing, if you need to do a half stitch to make it drop in the point, lift you machine foot so you can "slide" the belt under so the last stitch for that line will drop right in the spot you need. Before you turn the belt from that last hole/stitch make sure your needle is moving up 1/4 inch or so, this keeps the stitch from skipping (Wiz can explain the mechanics better then I). You have now turned the belt and are ready to move down the side of the belt. If you are using an edge guide for the sides you just swing it out of the way to do the tip. Thats right you will be "freestyling" for the tip!! Hope this helps and not confuses you more! If I have missed something, anyone jump in and help explain! I'll give that a try . Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
