Did you know you can just use scraps of interfacing and reattach them to make a larger piece, see this easy batting scraps hack! How To Miter Corners (neat and easy) How To Box The Corners (and make a basic bag!) See how to sew darts! How To Sew A French Seam How to sew knits...
which should be able to move with us as we gallivant around town. So we don’t want to use a straight stitch. I do want to be clear that you CAN use a straight stitch to sew knits, BUT it requires a certain skill because you have to stretch your fabric*justright*as you sew...
Choose Your Knit Fabric Wisely: When sewing with knits for the first time, it's best to start with a stable fabric like interlock. Interlock knit has less stretch, making it easier to sew with. It won't curl up or wrap around pins/clips, allowing you to focus on your sewing. For be...
Doing so counteracts the seams’ tendency to stretch as you sew. To lessen bulk where the side seam meets the underarm seam, finger press the seam allowances in opposite directions — fold the seam allowances on the bottom of the work out of the way to one side; fold the seam ...
most work in rib at the top and bottom of a jumper to bring stretch to the shape. To create shapes around the arms and neck you will also need to knowhow to cast offin the middle of your work as well as finishing your project. To create a seamless knitting experience, knowing your ...
If your serger is stretching your rib knit, check your differential feed because you might need to increase it. Stabilize hems and shoulder seams with knit interfacing, twill tape, or clear elastic, like in this video. A walking foot helps sew rib knits. Check your stretch percentage before ...
Learn how to sew a knit neckband with this easy tutorial! Materials Needed to Sew a Neck Band Here’s what you will need: A knit shirt pattern, constructed to the point of sewing the neckband Ballpoint or stretch needles (always a must when sewing knits!) Fabric with the appropriate ...
You can sew knits with one needle, no problem. Ideally, your machine has astretch stitch. Which one is the stretch stitch? It is the one that looks like an offset zig zag. This stitch goes forward, then back a bit, to create a seam that can stretch with your fabric. Here is a pi...
How to sew an overcast seam For non-stretch.Pick the correct stitch for your fabric. Line up the two raw edges of the fabric against the little guide and sew. It runs through nicely and neatly because of the guide. I like to overcast the two edges together first, and then I go back...
If I sew around all the sides where will the pocket opening be? Cocoknits May 10, 2021 Hi Fanney, Yes we do! Go to the Making article on the Franca KAL: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/making/franca-knit-a-long and scroll down to see the different resources. Under week 7 you’ll ...