![]() One on each side where I change and tighten my needle. My machine also has two hooks to hold the threads separate. (6) Separate your two threads and thread one through each needle. Put your double needle into the machine with the flat spot in the correct place and tighten it. Remove your current needle and note where the flat spot is. It should have a flat spot on one side of the shank ( the post above the plastic that holds the needles together). (4) Thread the machine as usual – using one thread from each spool – they should both follow the same path through your machine. If you don’t have space for two spools check out your machine instruction book – I’m sure it will show you where to put them. (2) Check out the top of your machine – you should have the option to use two posts. If you don’t have two spools of the same colour you can quickly make a bobbin to use as your second spool. (1) Grab two spools of thread and your double needle. ![]() Here is a quick explanation on how to thread your machine to use a double needle. The ballpoint tip will push the threads aside as it goes through the fabric so they don’t get cut. A regular needle point is sharp and will cut through your individual fabric threads, creating tiny holes in your fabric. I have a ballpoint double needle – because you should use a ballpoint tipped needle when stitching knits. The bobbin thread on the back view weaves between the two top threads and creates the stretch you need when sewing knits. The top of your stitching looks like two straight stitch rows. If you have not used a double needle before, check out the picture above. To save time switching needles I decided to sew the PJ shorts almost entirely with my double needle and I am super happy with the results. I was a bit wary of this because it seemed like overkill to sew two rows of stitching when I could just use one. I have had two different patterns suggest stitching the whole thing using a double needle recently ( this one and the Heidi and Finn Skort). I usually use my stretch stitch when I sew knits, but I decided to try something different this time. At $4 a metre I think the total price for the pj’s comes out around $2 and I still have more to make another set. The knit came from my Ottawa Street shopping trip. Though I did take a shortcut and didn’t hem the nightgown to save time. I think it took me just over 2 hours to finish both pieces – and that includes matching the stripes. The two pieces went together fairly quickly. ![]() The top is a bit big – but I was expecting that based on the sizing chart. I made size 6 shorts and lengthened the sleeveless top to make a nightgown. This layout is well thought through to save you time gluing and paper too! The only thing I don’t like about printing my own patterns is the amount of paper it takes to print all of the pieces. The printable pattern pieces don’t take up much paper either. This pattern is really easy to follow and has sizes 6 months through 8 years – so it will grow a long ways with your child. I just pulled out the Alex and Anna Summer PJ’s a few weeks ago to make some PJ’s for my oldest daughter. I got a couple of Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop patterns in the bundle I bought back in February.
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