setting the gromets in the wool even with a webbing backing???
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Could you mark the grommet locations and then needle felt around the edge to reinforce before setting grommets? Sort of like stitching then slitting for a buttonhole?
Seems like it might work and be easier than stitching thru a leather backing, even w/an industrial machine and then using the grommet tool.
I’ve woven, sewn, wet-felted and needle felted. Never used a serger, though. Can’t see the need for one with felted wool. It won’t ravel. It should flatten nicely with steam and a clapper, but it might show a line on the right side. Maybe something like a towel to cushion underneath on the right side when steaming on the wrong side would alleviate the impression?
Maybe test on a scrap first?
Prototyping is my favorite thing!
Sort of like stitching then slitting for a buttonhole?
I have considered using the Teflon thread I use for outdoor gear for a small round ‘buttonhole’, but there are about 12 grommets used and it may not work?
I kind of enjoy some hand stitching, but...
Every hoodie I ever kept long term the drawstring grommets are long gone and the string is sawing the fabric.
I have spent all-day setting grommets in cutoffs, my best was in felted coating that was solid, tight without cutting the fabric. The blanket wool tends to cut inside the gromet when tight. For the throat gusset, I’m now thinking about using round or triangle rings zigzagged on??? I’m getting tired of grommet practice!
Less strain on the drawcords and may stick with the grommets.
even w/an industrial machine ...
My walking foot is a bit of a beast, it will sew any fabric that fits under the presser foot.
This summer our daughter/son in law discovered that a squirrel made a home in the stored trampoline mat, and it added a few new windows!
My wife helped manipulate the 75 pounder as I sewed, yes I used the Teflon thread.
Never used a serger...
My favorite tool! But not everyone agrees.
For most of my wool quilts except for the binding it was all on the surger.
Because it trims the fabric as it sews the backside has a neatly trimmed appearance.
I’ve used steam for shaping and forming.
And correcting small errors like a wave or pucker on what should be flat.
I’m not wild about open flat seams topstitched down, but my sewing partner thinks it is up there with sliced bread.
Wet-felted?
I had to look it up, guess I don’t get out enough?
I lucked into an ebay deal on a lifetime supply of roving, mixed colors.
Now thinking the grandkids might have some fun before our daughter allows the felting needles?? Thank you!