A step-by-step tutorial for how to hem knits on a coverstitch machine, such as a t-shirt, a dress or a pair of leggings. Including tips for hemming narrow openings.
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for knitting a tubular knitted fabric capable of connecting a start end and an end of a strip-shaped portion without sewing. SOLUTION: A flat knitting machine is used to knit a tubular knitted fabric that forms a strip-shaped portion 2 in which ...
Whichever stitch you choose, test it out on some scraps of your fabric and adjust the tension as necessary until your stitching lays flat. It gets fancier from here, with stretch blind hem stitches and what not, but we’ll stick to these basics for now. Ok, on to the sewing of knits...
Whichever stitch you choose, test it out on some scraps of your fabric and adjust the tension as necessary until your stitching lays flat. It gets fancier from here, with stretch blind hem stitches and what not, but we’ll stick to these basics for now. Ok, on to the sewing of knits...
Firstly, even though it’s stretchy, knit fabric can shrink just as much or even more than woven fabrics when it’s washed. So it’s important to prewash and dry it before you cut and sew together your top or dress – you don’t want to end up with a garment that ends up too ...
You'll probably also notice that thinnerknit fabricshave a tendency to curl on the edges. In this case, that's good because we are going to use that curl to our advantage. Take the fabric you intend to hem and stretch it. Which way does it curl, towards the right or the wrong side...
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Learn how to sew a knit neckband with this easy tutorial! Materials Needed to Sew a Neck Band Here’s what you will need: A knit shirt pattern, constructed to the point of sewing the neckband Ballpoint or stretch needles (always a must when sewing knits!) Fabric with the appropriate ...
This attribute makes Huacaya wool elastic, and it is easier to knit. Alpaca wool-blend sweater Suri alpaca wool, however, does not have any crimp, and it is more suited for weaving. Garments made from this type of wool can be crude and simple, but it's also possible to make high-...
Set up your sewing machine with the correct needle and thread for the fabric you are using. Pin the two pieces of fabric together along the edge that you want to sew, with the right sides facing each other. Switch on the power.