August 23, 2005
Steeks, conquered
Ah yes, there has been successful steek-cutting.
I was most nervous about sending this little sweater through my sewing machine. Its a decent machine, but it tends to get away from me.. and sewing straight lines on it is not exactly my specialty.
After a bit of practicing on the subminiature swatch, I decided to baste in some guides.
This is pre-cutting. The blue threads are visual guides, whose basic function was to reassure me that I was still sewing in a straight line. They are 3 stitches out from each interior line of stitching. While sewing, I made sure the side of the presser foot maintained an even distance from the guides. Afterwards, I removed them. Quite helpful!
The steeks are not completely perfect. As you might be able to see in the image above, there are areas where they are kinda wavy. But I think this will not impact their effectiveness. *hopefully*
And the inside of the cut steek.
Comments (18)
Hey, congratulations! Just like me, you are/were more nervous about sewing the fabric on the machine than the actual cutting. Looks good from here, finished sweater in no time!
Posted by grumperina | August 23, 2005 4:19 PM
Posted on August 23, 2005 16:19
You did a great job! Now go lie down in a dark room with a cold drink.
Posted by June | August 23, 2005 5:52 PM
Posted on August 23, 2005 17:52
It looks *wonderful*! Congratulations!!!!
Posted by caitlyn | August 23, 2005 6:11 PM
Posted on August 23, 2005 18:11
Oh that's fabulous! One day I will conquer these techniques!
Posted by carolyn | August 23, 2005 6:26 PM
Posted on August 23, 2005 18:26
Looks great, Diana! Such a great job on it! It will be finished it no time now!
Posted by Lauren | August 23, 2005 6:46 PM
Posted on August 23, 2005 18:46
holy crap! Im proud of you, so much in fact that I had to show my bf : )
Posted by yahaira | August 23, 2005 7:56 PM
Posted on August 23, 2005 19:56
Amazing as always... hope to see this as FO soon!
Posted by SAHM | August 23, 2005 8:33 PM
Posted on August 23, 2005 20:33
Wow, you are so brave. Your steeks turned out great! I have also been eyeing that asymmetric jacket-cardi in Rowan too. Good call on the Peace Fleece - Rowan is so gosh-danged expensive.
Posted by Dana | August 24, 2005 12:11 PM
Posted on August 24, 2005 12:11
I am in awe. Wow.
Posted by Amelia | August 24, 2005 1:44 PM
Posted on August 24, 2005 13:44
It looks good to me - I just bought Fisherman Sweaters and would like to try some of them out -maybe I'll make a Baby Norgi to practise the steeking beforehand...hmmm.
Posted by Vicki | August 24, 2005 3:40 PM
Posted on August 24, 2005 15:40
wow, looks like success!! great job.
Posted by blossom | August 24, 2005 4:33 PM
Posted on August 24, 2005 16:33
Wow, I think it looks great. I really don't know what steeking is all about. Need to go see. Bravo though.
Posted by adele | August 24, 2005 5:04 PM
Posted on August 24, 2005 17:04
Wow, Diana, wow.. It is looking so good and you should have zero worries! I understand your concern with sewing machines... I am horrible with the really old one I just inhereted :) I can't wait to see this all finished!
Posted by Dani | August 24, 2005 6:15 PM
Posted on August 24, 2005 18:15
You rock! I'm so impressed.
Posted by Purly Whites | August 24, 2005 7:10 PM
Posted on August 24, 2005 19:10
Awesome. When I grow up, I want to be just like you! ;-)
Posted by Stephanie | August 25, 2005 10:18 AM
Posted on August 25, 2005 10:18
Isn't it just amazing how the stitches at the cut end don't fall into a million pieces? It feels like a miracle. I loved it! Yours look perfect!
Posted by Felicia | August 26, 2005 11:56 AM
Posted on August 26, 2005 11:56
Impressive! You are very brave. I need to get a sewing machine so I can be just as brave!
Posted by marichan | August 28, 2005 9:21 AM
Posted on August 28, 2005 09:21
Wow! You knit something and then cut a hole in it! So scary! But the end product, up a few posts, looks great. I am amazed that this works, and impressed by how cute this sweater turned out.
Posted by katie | August 31, 2005 1:53 PM
Posted on August 31, 2005 13:53