There are ways that you can sew knit fabric with your regular sewing machine. That being said...if you are doing a lot of clothing construction then you might want to invest in a serger. A serger is a great tool for sewing with knit or other stretchy fabrics. Unlike a regular sewing ...
Autumn's sewing tutorial on It's Always Autumn guides you through the process using stretchy knit fabric, ideal for those who prioritize both comfort and fashion. With clear instructions, you'll learn to cut fabric, sew seamless gathers, and add a flat, elasticized waistband that flatters ...
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...
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Jersey is a multi-functional and versatile textile, and it has many qualities that made it a great fabric for daily use. Jersey is: Stretchy. Due to its knitted structure, jersey-knit fabric is a stretch fabric, which makes it a great choice for items that require movement. Spandex can ...
Topic 5 | How to Sew Knit Fabric Sewing with knit fabric can be a bit challenging because the fabric is a little thicker and more stretchy. It works well for shirts, dresses, pajamas, and so on...but it does require you to learn a few techniques to make sure the fabric doesn't str...
Learn how to sew a jersey knit peasant dress in a knit fabric as opposed to a woven fabric using a conventional sewing machine rather than a serger. This peasant dress tutorial also includes easy tips on how to use a printed fabric so that the fabric des
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Press the shoulder seam gently if the fabric can handle an iron. So these were my best tips on how to stabilise shoulder seams on any type of knit top, including sweaters, cardigans and of course t-shirts. BTW, I’ve also done a video on this how to sew and stabilise shoulder seams...
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...