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Why is my scarf getting wider as I crochet? If your work is getting wider and you didn’t intend for it to, that means you’ve unknowingly added stitches somewhere. To trim your project back down to size, count the stitches in the last row to determine how many extra stitches you have. Does it matter …
What weight is Alize cotton gold yarn? Ball Weight50 g. Alize Cotton Gold Hobby is a classic cotton yarn for hand knitting and crochet. Suitable for knitting both demi-season and summer items. What size yarn is Alize? Alize Diva Batik 100% acrylic microfiber Unit weight: 100 grams (1.76 ounces) Meterage: 382 yards (350 meters) Needle …
Can I use a smaller size knitting needle? Knitting gauge does not prohibit you from using smaller needles. You still have the option to do so. The gauge only serves as your guide on what needle to use per needle size. But if you want denser and stiffer fabric, you may opt to use a …
How do I change my shipping address on stitch fix? Update the shipping address for your family by going to your Account page. We’ll use the name you enter there on the shipping labels for all deliveries. Open the box and check the note from the stylist to see who it’s for! What happens with …
How long do eye stitches take to heal? The time it takes for dissolvable or absorbable stitches to disappear can vary. Most types should start to dissolve or fall out within a week or two, although it may be a few weeks before they disappear completely. Some may last for several months. How long should …
How do you measure seam allowance on a sewing machine? To do this, take two pieces of fabric that you know the size of, and that you know what the finished size should be when sewn together. For example, if you had 2 squares of fabric, each 3″, after they were sewn together you would …
What causes a stitch in your ribs? The exact cause of a side stitch is unknown. Some studies show that a movement of blood to the diaphragm or muscles during physical activity can lead to a side stitch. But other research shows that an irritation of the lining of the abdominal and pelvic cavity may …
How many skeins of yarn do I need for a chunky blanket? I used 6 skeins total to make my blanket. This is the exact yarn I used. It comes in 13 different color options. You can get creative and make this blanket one color, two or as many as you’d like. How much yarn …
How fast does an industrial sewing machine go? An industrial machine might sew at speeds between 1,000 spm up to 5500 spm or higher while a standard machine may sew between 250 and 1,000 spm. What are the 2 types of sewing machine and differentiate them? They can, however, be classified into two basic variants, …
What is the best stitch length for machine quilting? For straight stitching, it is advised to set your machine’s stitch length to 2.5 to 3.0 or about 8-12 stitches per inch. This range works quite well for a majority of machine quilting but there are always exceptions when you make a rule. For threads with …