Here is a pic of all three stitches on a basic heavy knit mens tee, just so you can see what they look like. The heavy mens’ t can take a lot of stitches without doing anything too funky when it’s just one layer like this, but when you start to sew two pieces together, they ...
Here is a pic of all three stitches on a basic heavy knit mens tee, just so you can see what they look like. The heavy mens’ t can take a lot of stitches without doing anything too funky when it’s just one layer like this, but when you start to sew two pieces together, they ...
What is rib knit, what can you sew with it, and how is it different from ribbing?Posted in: Fabric & Textiles • January 9, 2023 Rib knits are a mysterious fabric. You might think they’re all the same, but there is so much to learn about this versatile textile. Rib knits have ...
That’s right….we’re talking all about KNIT FABRICS! And we’re going to sew them on astandard sewing machine. So if you’ve ever been afraid to sew with knits, today is your day! I’ll show you a variety of stitches to use, the right and wrong way to do it, and then we’...
18 step-by-step images of how to sew yoga pants. I tried hard to record every step of the process, so you can make these comfortable yoga pants.
Select bedding that’s made of natural, organic materials.Organic cotton and hempare good options if you get hot while you sleep. Bamboo is another good choice. During the wintertime, wool or organic flannel sheets and blankets are a wise choice. Consider learning how to sew, knit or croche...
To sew the binding into place, stitch in the ditch along the entire neckline on the right side of the garment, making sure are catching the raw edge of the binding beneath. Stitching in the ditch means you are sewing right in between the binding and the bodice; it’s almost invisible wh...
Massage and roll the parts with both hands to smooth out the lumps in the poly-fill stuffing material and give the parts a nice shape. Sew Face Features Place the face felt piece on the head, slightly lower than the center of the head. Hand-stitch it on. ...
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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 ...