Sewing Up Letting You Down?

If this is your problem, you're not alone. Lots of people struggle with sewing up and are unhappy with the finish of their tea cosy.

My advice would be to practise Mattress Stitch, you can watch a Mattress stitch demo video here.

Using mattress stitch gives a virtually invisible join. Not only is it great for seams, but it's also the best way to sew on details to the main cosy such as pockets and heads. Because the sewing up thread crosses over the cast-on edge or row end edges of the piece you are sewing on, it gives a lovely finish and hides the edges.

I read somewhere that Alan Dart always sews up in Mattress stitch and you can't argue with Alan.

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