Sewing with Hemp Terry

[rufalina]

Have just acquired myself a machine and overlocker (3 thread) and looking to make up some prefold nappies out of HEMP TERRY.

It says it has a bit of a stretch. Would this mean I have to use special threads in etc in the overlocker?

Any help would be assisted!

Thanks

[~Raven~]

You may need to adjust your presser foot pressure. If it's a stretchy fabric then adjusting your differential feed will help. That should be covered in your manual.

Be prepared to do a dodgy one or make sure you practice on some offcuts first to get it right. You may also have issues with the looper tension depending on the thickness too.

[rufalina]

Thanks for that. There will definitely need to be some practice done first.
Not sure if I was given the manual... best see if that came in the box with all the other bits.. otherwise hopefully i can find a manual on the interwebs.