After that, sew the nose button on and embroider the smiling mouth to complete the sock sloth's head. Sew Head To Body Before you sew the head to the body, draw two circles of the same size at the bottom of the head and the top of the body. You will then make slip stitches along...
I mastered the first part, but I am having trouble on the second part where you switch it to the other hand. I am able to switch it, but when I pull on the working yarn there is a cluster of yarn in the middle that I’m not sure what to do with. Reply MaggieFebruary 10, 2013...
I like to sew knits with my walking foot, especially if they are very stretchy. A walking foot moves both the top and bottom layers of fabric at the same time. This makes it a lot easier to avoid stretching the fabric out too much. They run $15-20 and you’ll use it a lot once...
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’ll sew my favorite stretchy headbands!….cause if you know me in real life, you know that there’s always a headb...
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How to Do the 2-by-2 Rib: Once you've joined, place your stitch marker on your right-hand needle. This will mark the spot in your work where each round beings and ends. Next, knit two stitches. Then, purl two stitches. Repeat steps 2 and 3 all the way around your work until ...
This is a really simple knits and purls stitch pattern, which is easily worked, and in the pattern, it tells you which row you need to finish on for the front piece and the pocket opening so that they match up when you come to create the pocket lining. ...
Blocking a hand-knitted hat is a process that helps to shape and set the stitches, as well as improve the overall appearance of the finished piece. The method you use to block a hat will depend on the fiber content of the yarn and your personal preference. ...
Learning how to sew a button is easier than you think. Read our ultimate guide to discover the steps to sew a button with ease.
Jersey fabric originated in the Channel Islands, where it was primarily used to make underwear and fishermen’s sweaters. Records indicate that jersey knits existed as early as the Middle Ages, and this knit gradually gained popularity throughout Western Europe during the Renaissance and Enlightenment...