
Sewing with a twin needle can be a great way of creating professional-looking hems and other finishes on your me-mades. It's one of those techniques that can seem tricky at first, so I'm here to show you how it's done!
What is a twin needle used for?
A twin needle (sometimes called a double needle) is composed of two needles connected by one shank at the top.
The twin needle creates two parallel lines of straight stitches on the top side, with a small zigzag stitch connecting them on the underside.
You can use it to topstitch the hems on garments made in stretch fabrics, like the Agnes jersey top or Billie sweatshirt, as well as topstitching on non-stretch garments such as the Jessa jeans or Rosa shirt.
Here's how to sew with your twin needle...
What supplies do I need to sew with a twin needle?
To sew with a twin needle, you will need:
- Twin needle (see below)
- Second spool pin if your machine came with one (don't worry if it doesn't have one)
- Presser foot with a hole wide enough to fit the twin needle (if your regular presser foot isn't wide enough, try a zigzag or walking foot)
- Two spools of good quality thread in the same colour, with one bobbin
- Scrap of your garment fabric to test your stitches on