Stretch fabric

Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.

Sewing with knits can be a daunting experience for someone who is new to them, but it doesn't have to be. As someone who took the plunge as a seamstress awhile ago, I recently acquired a new appreciation for working with knits as a designer. Knowledge is key, so before my first knit pattern is released this week, I wanted to share a little bit about my experience of designing a knit pattern. There is a lot to consider when sewing with knits: types of knits, sergers vs. sewing machines, types…

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Which stitches should you use for sewing knits? Overview and video of stitches to use on a regular sewing machine, overlocker or serger, and cover stitch.

When sewing stretchy fabric, one of the most important things to consider is your needle.

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…

Sewing knits is really fast, satisfying & best of all has minimal ironing! Best tips on how to sew stretch fabric without a serger.

Tutorial - Using Stretch Fabric for the Lotus Pattern https://www.lilypadesigns.com/blog/adapting-lotus-for-stretch