I did a little sample stitching with the spool of Gutermann stretch thread I got with my last Wawak order. It's just weird! It has enough tension that it doesn't exactly feel like elastic but it doesn't snap when you pull it.
The label says it is 100% PBT. I wasn't sure what that is, so I did a search and found out it's a special type of polyester called "polybutylene terephthalate." It's mostly used as an electrical insulator in power cords/connectors and electronic equipment. But "PBT can also be made into yarn. This has a natural stretch similar to Lycra and can be incorporated into sports wear. Due to its chlorine resistance it is commonly found in swimwear." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polybutylene_terephthalate
Video of my stitch sample on a scrap of 95% cotton 5% spandex fabric. Pink stitching is stretch thread and green is regular 100% polyester all purpose thread. This would definitely allow for sewing knits with a straight stitch in a regular sewing machine as long as you're not making something with excessive negative ease.
I think Coats brand Eloflex might also be PBT, but I couldn't confirm that from the photos of the labels on the internet. I need to buy a spool of Eloflex at some point to compare with the Gutermann.
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I spent the day priming things for paint and then I remembered to shoot a quick video. #SewingStudioBuild
I started cutting all the edges while Janet was away yesterday morning. When she got back after lunch, she pulled out a roller and started filling in. I'll put a pic below in the comments. #SewingStudioBuild
We broke for lunch and then came back with a portal ac unit plugged in to an extention cord from the house. Can't wait until they finished hooking up all the electrical and we have the mini split cooling the room for us - it was stupid humid today! #SewingStudioBuild
More on the Michael's purchase of JoAnn. "Ever-expanding" plus it went on to say they will be carrying sewing machines, notions, and thread in stores. And there was a 50% off one item coupon - let me know if any of you need that.
I'm kind of surprised I have to sign up for emails (not sure if I want to yet) considering how many companies sell email lists.
I finally finished the patchwork jeans! @SewBrooke , the elastic in the waistband suggestion worked brilliantly. I ended up taking it as close to the button/buttonholes as I could, because the waistband I originally picked had the buttons on the wrong side and I had to piece it together/the second waistband was also collapsed in from wear. I really don’t know why, I checked against all of my jeans and I did put the fly on the correct side! Anyway, it’s done, and I’ll be happy to come up with a project that takes much less time. After I clean up the leftover bits— it looks like I used 7 pairs of jeans/shorts, so I have a lot of tops and leftover leg/waistband scraps!
