Mettler has Seraflex, Guttermann has Maraflex, the one mentioned in the comments is from Coats. I use Seraflex with straight stitch both in needle and bobbin. No pops, no zigzag stitch, i.e. less thread use. Guttermann Maraflex may be slightly more expensive (?) but certain comments say it has more elasticity and is more suited for sportswear. Anyway, needle 70 or 80, depending on the sewing machine, lower the tension, stitch length 3 or higher. Just test.
Excellent video. Wonderful to have those examples. This means we are not being TOLD what thread to use. We are being SHOWN the outcome of various methods and now we KNOW for ourselves. Thank you Thank you. ❤❤❤ I will subscribe.
I do the short stitch with stretching. But I also sew with knits like twice a year so that's good enough for me LOL. But I'm glad to learn about the flexible thread!
... I usually sew knits with a short stitch/stretching too. But, I do like having options for knits that are not as "snap backy" ... I like that you don't have to stretch the fabric to get a stretchy seam! Thanks for watching
Wow, could have used this yesterday when I was trying to figure out how to do a line of top stitching on a tshirt neck and didn't want to mess with a twin needle.
Great video as always. Thanks, Jen! Question: Let’s say you’re making a knit t shirt. Would you use Seraflex on all the seams? And would you use it with a knit stitch and/or a walking foot?
Thanks so much! ...I would use it with a shorter stitch length/regular straight stitch... & I always have my "walking foot" on... My Janome 6700P sewing machine has straight and zig-zag feet with built-in feed dogs that work just like a walking foot... just less bulky! Thanks for watching
Thanks for this lesson. I had heard of stretch thread and this shows how good it works. Also I’m thinking it’s less time consuming than some of the other methods you demonstrated or doing a zigzag stitch. I ordered some wheels for my sewing table today so I can move it around when I’m cutting out patterns or when I’m altering patterns.
Glad it was helpful! It is easier... Honestly, I forget that I have it... I'm going to pull them out and put them in my "at the ready" thread stand so they are in eyeball view! ...Hope those wheels have locks on them so you can steady when you're working!! Thanks for watching
Hi Jay. Sill love your lessons, although I am not sewing. Lost my nerve when I lost my model. Missing hubby. Will check out your thread. It might make a nice gift for my daughter in law on her birthday. Thanks!
Sending you hugs!! ...and thank you for following along with me, if there's anything I can do to help you get your sewing mojo back, please let me know
@@JSternDesigns Thanks Jay. I've learned how to Meme. Love poking fun at our Canadian Politician. He has ruined the country. That keeps me from crying. Can't mess up expensive fabric while your mind distracted. Much more safe. Love that thread!
@@JSternDesigns The sad thing is, "I know!" I've been following American News since the 2008 Stock Market / World Wide Credit Crisis. Remember when things were simple, and you were sewing your daughter's wedding gown? We didn't know how good we had it. Always think of you fondly J.
With your positive experience with linnen on bias, I wonder if it also helped with seams on bias like armholes/ sleeves of non stretch fabrics in general.
(Linda) Hi there, hope you are well. I wanted to know; I use that yellow triangle chalk and it doesn't disappear (ugghh). What do you use that would wash out and iron out (i guess both would be good to have) Thank you!! 😊
It is true that "innocent" chalk can leave a mark.... Anything you mark the fabric with can leave a mark on some fabrics. ...Pilot Frixion Pens safely iron out of most fabrics (always test on a scrap!) Here's an amazon affiliate link for those: amzn.to/45dYUqE I discovered these wash away markers (while doing crafts with my grand daughter... She make a holy mess on the outfit she was wearing... The marks washed out completely) Here's an amazon affiliate link for those. amzn.to/3VtIBmq Hope this helps! Thanks for watching
Nope! This elastic thread works better with a stretch needle. A ball point tip can find it's way into the open weave of linen fabric!! Thanks for watching
I discovered Seraflex after working with Eloflex... It's more "agreeable" with some sewing machines... I have had no problems with it (Seraflex)... As a matter of fact, I think I'm going to include it in my kit for "How to Sew Knits on the Sewing Machine" classes... The Eloflex thread worked great in my machines, but I noticed that with some drop in bobbin machines, it made the bobbin case hop around and did not make a good stitch. :)
The seam that you sew on a serger has a ton of built-in stretch... so I'm not sure Seraflex is necessary. ...But you have me thinking about it. Stay Tuned, I'm going to test the theory!! Thanks for watching
You mentioned that you broke your needle threader .. google TH-cam how to charge your needle threader. I bought a replacement needle threader for my machine on Amazon. It’s really easy to change you might need to get the screwdriver for your machine to change your needle threader. I was charged $79. To fix my needle threader. The next time I changed it myself for the cost of the new part.
The part was for my Viking sewing machine it was $30. Different machines have different designs and prices. Google needle threaders on amazon for your machine.
@@carlam.9529 google amazon for the needle threader for your machine. They are different from machine to machine. Mine was about $28. I have a Viking Diamond. It’s just a 5 minute job you need to get the right screwdriver 🪛 to change it You can google TH-cam videos on how to change the needle threader part. It’s not hard to do once you see the video.
I have a Janome MC11000 SE (it's an older, discontinued model) and I also had broken my automatic needle threader. When I had it in the shop for a checkup I asked to have the needle threader repaired and they said they couldn't because the part was no longer available. I had seen the part online, and I was able to order it from a vendor on eBay, I installed it myself. It was a little tricky because I needed more than 2 hands to hold things in place while aligning the eye of the needle with the little hook. I finally hit on putting the hook through tthe eye of the needle and using a little bit of tape to hold it in place while I tightened the screws. To my shock, it worked! Everytime I use my threader successfully, I give a silent little cheer! I think the part was around $10 plus a few dollars for shipping. You do have to be careful to get a threader compatible with your machine, as there are different kinds.
Mettler has Seraflex, Guttermann has Maraflex, the one mentioned in the comments is from Coats. I use Seraflex with straight stitch both in needle and bobbin. No pops, no zigzag stitch, i.e. less thread use. Guttermann Maraflex may be slightly more expensive (?) but certain comments say it has more elasticity and is more suited for sportswear. Anyway, needle 70 or 80, depending on the sewing machine, lower the tension, stitch length 3 or higher. Just test.
:) I’m going to have to give the Maraflex a try! Thanks for the info & for watching!
Excellent video. Wonderful to have those examples. This means we are not being TOLD what thread to use. We are being SHOWN the outcome of various methods and now we KNOW for ourselves. Thank you Thank you. ❤❤❤ I will subscribe.
Welcome to my channel!! Thanks for joining me :)
I do the short stitch with stretching. But I also sew with knits like twice a year so that's good enough for me LOL. But I'm glad to learn about the flexible thread!
... I usually sew knits with a short stitch/stretching too. But, I do like having options for knits that are not as "snap backy" ... I like that you don't have to stretch the fabric to get a stretchy seam! Thanks for watching
Wow, could have used this yesterday when I was trying to figure out how to do a line of top stitching on a tshirt neck and didn't want to mess with a twin needle.
Sorry about that!! Seraflex is a great alternative to a twin needle! Thanks for watching
Great video as always. Thanks, Jen! Question: Let’s say you’re making a knit t shirt. Would you use Seraflex on all the seams? And would you use it with a knit stitch and/or a walking foot?
Thanks so much! ...I would use it with a shorter stitch length/regular straight stitch... & I always have my "walking foot" on... My Janome 6700P sewing machine has straight and zig-zag feet with built-in feed dogs that work just like a walking foot... just less bulky! Thanks for watching
@@JSternDesigns thanks!
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much, and thank you for watching!
Thank you. Very informative. I'm saving this in my files for future reference.
So happy to hear... Thanks for watching
Those are cool ways to use seraflex! Thanks!
:) My Pleasure!! It really is a great quality stretchy thread! thanks for watching
Thanks for this lesson. I had heard of stretch thread and this shows how good it works. Also I’m thinking it’s less time consuming than some of the other methods you demonstrated or doing a zigzag stitch. I ordered some wheels for my sewing table today so I can move it around when I’m cutting out patterns or when I’m altering patterns.
Glad it was helpful! It is easier... Honestly, I forget that I have it... I'm going to pull them out and put them in my "at the ready" thread stand so they are in eyeball view! ...Hope those wheels have locks on them so you can steady when you're working!! Thanks for watching
Hi Jay. Sill love your lessons, although I am not sewing. Lost my nerve when I lost my model. Missing hubby.
Will check out your thread. It might make a nice gift for my daughter in law on her birthday.
Thanks!
Sending you hugs!! ...and thank you for following along with me, if there's anything I can do to help you get your sewing mojo back, please let me know
@@JSternDesigns Thanks Jay.
I've learned how to Meme.
Love poking fun at our Canadian Politician.
He has ruined the country. That keeps me from crying. Can't mess up expensive fabric while your mind distracted. Much more safe.
Love that thread!
We have a bit of that (politicians ruining our country) too!
@@JSternDesigns The sad thing is, "I know!" I've been following American News since the 2008 Stock Market / World Wide Credit Crisis.
Remember when things were simple, and you were sewing your daughter's wedding gown? We didn't know how good we had it.
Always think of you fondly J.
Great
Thanks for watching!
Wlcm @@JSternDesigns
With your positive experience with linnen on bias, I wonder if it also helped with seams on bias like armholes/ sleeves of non stretch fabrics in general.
Yes, I think so!! I'm going to be experimenting with Seraflex when I work on my bias tops. Thanks for watching!
Wow
:))) Seraflex is a very cool thread for sewing stretchy!!
Thank you so very much !!!
My Pleasure, Thanks for watching
(Linda) Hi there, hope you are well. I wanted to know; I use that yellow triangle chalk and it doesn't disappear (ugghh). What do you use that would wash out and iron out (i guess both would be good to have) Thank you!! 😊
It is true that "innocent" chalk can leave a mark.... Anything you mark the fabric with can leave a mark on some fabrics. ...Pilot Frixion Pens safely iron out of most fabrics (always test on a scrap!) Here's an amazon affiliate link for those: amzn.to/45dYUqE I discovered these wash away markers (while doing crafts with my grand daughter... She make a holy mess on the outfit she was wearing... The marks washed out completely) Here's an amazon affiliate link for those. amzn.to/3VtIBmq Hope this helps! Thanks for watching
Thank you so much. Will order asap!! ❤
Did u switch back to the universal needle on the bias linen?
Nope! This elastic thread works better with a stretch needle. A ball point tip can find it's way into the open weave of linen fabric!! Thanks for watching
How does the seraflex differ from Eloflex?
I discovered Seraflex after working with Eloflex... It's more "agreeable" with some sewing machines... I have had no problems with it (Seraflex)... As a matter of fact, I think I'm going to include it in my kit for "How to Sew Knits on the Sewing Machine" classes... The Eloflex thread worked great in my machines, but I noticed that with some drop in bobbin machines, it made the bobbin case hop around and did not make a good stitch. :)
Did you break the needle threader wire or misalign it? I bent mine and realigned it by putting a 16 or 18 needle in and coaxing it back into position.
That is a great tip... I'm going to try it! Thanks for sharing
Jen, would you ever use Seraflex in your serger? I'm thinking of leggings, and very stretchy tops.
The seam that you sew on a serger has a ton of built-in stretch... so I'm not sure Seraflex is necessary. ...But you have me thinking about it. Stay Tuned, I'm going to test the theory!! Thanks for watching
You mentioned that you broke your needle threader .. google TH-cam how to charge your needle threader.
I bought a replacement needle threader for my machine on Amazon.
It’s really easy to change you might need to get the screwdriver for your machine to change your needle threader.
I was charged $79. To fix my needle threader. The next time I changed it myself for the cost of the new part.
OMG... another Cool Tool!!! Thank you for letting me know about that, I"m getting one. Thanks for watching :)
How much was the part ? Mine stopped working as it should, too.
The part was for my Viking sewing machine it was $30.
Different machines have different designs and prices.
Google needle threaders on amazon for your machine.
@@carlam.9529 google amazon for the needle threader for your machine. They are different from machine to machine.
Mine was about $28.
I have a Viking Diamond. It’s just a 5 minute job you need to get the right screwdriver 🪛 to change it
You can google TH-cam videos on how to change the needle threader part.
It’s not hard to do once you see the video.
I have a Janome MC11000 SE (it's an older, discontinued model) and I also had broken my automatic needle threader. When I had it in the shop for a checkup I asked to have the needle threader repaired and they said they couldn't because the part was no longer available. I had seen the part online, and I was able to order it from a vendor on eBay, I installed it myself. It was a little tricky because I needed more than 2 hands to hold things in place while aligning the eye of the needle with the little hook. I finally hit on putting the hook through tthe eye of the needle and using a little bit of tape to hold it in place while I tightened the screws. To my shock, it worked! Everytime I use my threader successfully, I give a silent little cheer! I think the part was around $10 plus a few dollars for shipping. You do have to be careful to get a threader compatible with your machine, as there are different kinds.