Stretch stitch

Types of stitches for sewing knit fabrics. How to sew knit fabrics without a Serger machine. Learn how to make the best knit fabric projects with these amazing tutorials. Every tip, you needed on how to sew with knit fabrics finally in one place.

how to sew a stretch stitch by hand. Video Credit to May Wright

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We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. You need to use stretch stitches if you are sewing fabric with stretch. Read on for m…

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In my sewing patterns created for stretch fabrics i often talk about the required fabric in terms of stretch percentage. For example, in the Briar tee pattern i say that you need to use a fabric with at least 20% stretch. For my maternity patterns i generally suggest fabrics with at least 40% stretch. I feel like this is the best way of explaining exactly how stretchy your fabric should be to work with the design, but i know that if you’re not familiar with that measure it can be a little…

This tutorial will show how to sew a hem on knit pants using the stretch stitch and a twin needle.

Following on from last week’s post breaking down the benefits and drawbacks of 4 ways to sew knit fabrics for the Scroop Miramar dress & top, here is a quick little video tutorial* on how to do ‘stretch as you sew’ sewing, where you build the stretch into a straight stitch by stretching the fabric as you sew it: It’s a great technique, and does work well if done right – the fabric stretches beautifully, and the seam is lovely and smooth from the outside, and can be pressed completely flat…

There's a lot of thought out there that you can't sew knits without a serger, but the truth is that your regular home sewing machine has a big variety of stitches for sewing knits. Click through to see how to sew knits with the right stitches for knit fabrics you have on your home sewing machine. By the end, you'll know the best stitches for sewing knit seams, knit hems, and knit seam finishes #sewingwithknits #sewingtips

A reference guide on how to sew with knit fabrics. Tips for sewing with knits, along with resources and books about knit fabrics.

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See how to do an invisible stitch by hand, using the so-called ladder stitch, slip stitch, or even blind stitch. Easy and quick - this is one of the most useful hand sewing stitches. You might also find invisible stitch under names such as ladder stitch technique, slip stitch sewing, or even blind stitch seam. No matter how you call it, it's an excellent way to hide your stitches even when sewing on the outside of an item, like a pillow, a piece of clothing, or plushie toys.