First we’ll talk about FABRIC, then GEAR, then STITCHING, and finally TIPS for sewing with jersey knit fabrics. Here we go… Knit Fabric 101 There are ten trillion different knit fabrics out there. To understand the basic difference between cotton and knit, let’s look at some diagrams. ...
First we’ll talk about FABRIC, then GEAR, then STITCHING, and finally TIPS for sewing with jersey knit fabrics. Here we go… Knit Fabric 101 There are ten trillion different knit fabrics out there. To understand the basic difference between cotton and knit, let’s look at some diagrams. ...
Some knit fabrics stretch just in one direction, others stretch in both directions. To sew the lettuce edge hem you'll need to sewwiththe stretch. This is because the fabric needs to stretch as you sew and then relax back again to create the wavy finish. You'll probably also notice that...
7. Place contrasting fabric with right side touching (the wrong side facing you). Pin and sew using a stretch or small zig-zag stitch with a 5/8″ seam allowance. Finish the seam as desired(pinking shears, serger, zig-zag stitch.) 8. Time to cut the neckline. Fold the bodice we ha...
Sew a straight stitch all around the perimeter of the pocket square. Start at one corner and go around the square to ensure the hem is secured. For beginners, it might be useful to practice a straight stitch on a scrap piece of fabric first. ...
Test your stitches first on every new fabric. Stitches might perform differently when you are sewing along the grain or cross-grain of a knit, so you need to take that into account when you are sewing. If your machine lets you adjust the pressure of your presser foot decreasing the pressur...
Man of these fabrics can be found at KnitFabric.com. Miss P loves her finished skirt and has already been dropping hints about what fabrics she'd like for me to use next. (Not surprisingly, it's an assortment of these.) If you want to use your paneled skirt as part of a dress,...
How to Sew Pants | Getting Started with the Classic Chinos Classic chinos pattern from Peek-A-Boo Bottom-weight fabric such as linen, corduroy, suiting etc. 1″ elastic and 1/8 yard of knit fabric for knit waistband Sewing machine, thread, needle, scissors, iron, clips or pins, and a ...
After prepping the ribbed neckline, machine setup is next. When using a knit fabric it is best to use aStretch needle, the reason being that the ballpoint will not snag the fabric’s fibers as it pierces through during stitching.
If using elastic, sew the ends together to create a circle. Pin or clip the elastic to the waist of the skirt, evenly distributing the fabric. Sew the elastic to the skirt, stretching as you go to fit. Hemming (Optional) If you prefer a clean finish, hem the bottom edge of your ski...