Use an iron to press the waistband and hem for a polished look. If you added a lining, ensure it’s even and secure. Tips for Success Always prewash your fabric to prevent shrinkage after sewing. Use a wide stitch or a stretch stitch when sewing with knits to allow for stretch. For ...
There’s single knits, double knits, and rib knits. Some look different on each side. Some look the same on both sides. Some stretch a lot. Some stretch a little. Some are blended with rayon or acetate or (as Scarlet calls it) “sparkle thread.” Some are thick. Some are so thin ...
There’s single knits, double knits, and rib knits. Some look different on each side. Some look the same on both sides. Some stretch a lot. Some stretch a little. Some are blended with rayon or acetate or (as Scarlet calls it) “sparkle thread.” Some are thick. Some are so thin ...
If you do not have a serger and are using jersey knits, zigzag the seam allowances to prevent raveling. If using an ITY knit, there is no need for a serger since this type of fabric doesn't ravel. Skills required to make this t-shirt This is an easy top to make, but if this is...
In this case, since I'll be using my serger to construct the skirt, I added 1/4" seam allowance to each side and just made sure not to trim off any extra when I serged the panels together. You don't need to add any extra seam or hem allowance at the waistband or bottom hem of...
That’s how you tell the difference.When you are sewing with any knits you MUST use ball point pins and needles. With right sides together, match up back to back and front to front. Pin to hold. I’ve sewn my seams on the serger because it is will allow the pants to give and ...
Sew a lettuce edge hem. Sewing a lettuce edge hem works very well for knits or lingerie. You can either turn up a small (3/8-inch) hem and sew a zigzag stitch or use the zigzag stitch as the only hem. The sleeve will be edge finished with the zigzag stitch. When the hem is fin...