Burda Style For people who sew

Twin-needle stitching can be used for quick hem finishes, pintucking and even decorative stitching. Twin-needle stitching is commonly used to hem knits and achieve the look of RTW clothing. This type of stitching may be accomplished on most machines with the purchase of a twin needle.

Technique Materials

Machine with zigzag capability, 2 thread spool holders, 3 spools or bobbins with thread, throat plate with hole wide enough for twin-needle, zigzag foot or another foot with an opening wide enough for the twin needle, and a twin needle

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17 Comments

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  Jul 10, 2010, 06.28 PMby magdamagda

  http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/fantasy-handbag what i did with my twin needle:D
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  May 28, 2010, 05.51 PMby pinkolives

  Thanks for this… Oddly enough, though capable, there are zero instructions on twin-needle in my manual..
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  Apr 24, 2010, 04.00 PMby rayana

  I’ve been looking for this tutorial, thank you for sharing :)
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  Mar 1, 2010, 10.24 AMby handmadehappiness

  fantastic thanx for sharing very informative and precise thanx again :)
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  Feb 2, 2010, 11.13 AMby nu.me.dezyne

  Fantastic tutorial. I have been wondering how to get a proffesional looking finish to my seams, and now i know. I’m going to give it a go with my cotton twill dress. can’t wait woop woop x x
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  Jan 8, 2010, 10.45 PMby Dylan Salvi

  this really helped me, just made the pockets to the jeans i’m sewing look very nice today! thank you!
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  Dec 31, 2009, 12.30 AMby beckydee

  Thank you for taking the time to put this tute together for us all! I’m about to sew myself a biker jacket and top stitching with a double needle will help to give it a really nice finish…..I don’t think there is anything worse than wonky top stitching! Thanks again!
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  Dec 30, 2009, 10.44 PMby Debette

  Eva – Is the problem (with the new machine) the throat plate having only a single hole? See if you can buy a zigzag throat plate, which would have room to accommodate both needles.
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  Dec 27, 2009, 11.17 PMby anio

  It works! And now I can’t wait to use it :). Unfortunately my current project doesn’t need any twin-needle stitching Thanks
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  Dec 23, 2009, 03.28 PMby kt3

  Thank you, I’ve always wondered how to do this.
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  Dec 20, 2009, 01.51 PMby Riala

  I have a Frister & Rossman, is it possible for me to do this?
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  Dec 18, 2009, 11.31 PMby keykalou

  This is great info! Someone just mentioned twin needles to me and I didn’t really know anything about them. Now I understand.

  I’d like to buy a new machine in the next few years and think I’ll put twin needle capability on my list of features I want the new machine to have.
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  Dec 15, 2009, 08.55 PMby watatoe

  Perfect instructions! A twin needle finish is such a lovely touch on garments AND doll clothes. I guess I’m also lucky in that my machine has two thread guides just above the needle specifically for twin needle sewing. Don’t be afraid of those triple needles either! They’re awesome too!

  Kudos for the excellent instructions and awesome pics!
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  Dec 7, 2009, 10.42 PMby GinaSophia

  Do all modern sewing machines have twin needle capabilities?

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    Dec 9, 2009, 12.56 PMby EvaHolmes

    Unfortunately no, as i recently found out when i purchased a new sewing maching. I automatically assumed that this function would be there as i was able to use it with my old (over 20 years) machine but no, the new did not have it and now I am stuck. I can’t think how else i am going to be able to produce such a finish without the twin needle.

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  Dec 7, 2009, 09.26 PMby Balduffington

  Perfect! I just bought a twin needle to try this and the instructions in my machine’s book stink, yours are much more clear. THANKS!
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  Dec 4, 2009, 04.24 PMby ELAINE

  I have never tried twin needle stitching, it looks easy to do and gives a good effect. I will have to start practising.