Sew stretchy fabric

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

The secret to hemming knits. It's the type of thread you use! This makes it so easy!

I could use some tips on bust adjustments when I buy patterns. I wear a 36D bra, but in ready-to-wear dresses I’m a size 8 or 10. Should I make necessary adjustments in the bust area and use waist, hip, etc. measurements for my patterns?

Are all size 15 bobbins interchangeable? Metal and plastic? 15J vs. plain 15? These are common questions sewing expert, Ashley Hough, has answered for you.

Sewing with stretch fabrics can be a challenge. For a beginner it can even be a little scary and a lot of clothes are made of stretch fabrics. In this article, we’ll give you some insight and some tips & tricks to work with these fabrics.

Knits are challenging fabrics to cut. Even experienced sewers can struggle with this fabric, so it's important to know how to cut knits and what tools you need for cutting them correctly. Learn how to stop knit fabric edges from curling, how to prepare knit fabrics for cutting. This video sewing tutorial teaches you all these techniques in a simple step by step guide.

PETRASWONDERLAND/ toys sewing patterns on Instagram: "What if you don't have a serger machine to sew jersey fabrics? No worries! I'm here to help. 😊 When working with jersey fabrics, using a regular straight stitch can cause your seams to break after a little bit of tension. So, instead, try lowering the stitch length to small and setting the stitch to a zig-zag. This will make your stitch more elastic and able to endure more tension. This method is not only great for sewing stretchable…

This guide will teach you what knit fabric is and provide tips for working with it so that you can enjoy sewing your first projects in no time! Are you interested in sewing with knit fabric? If you want to make you or your family clothing like t-shirts, hoodies, casual stretchy dresses, or even underwear, then you will want to use some kind of knit. Sewing with knits is great because the patterns are typically very easy to work with.

Sewing stretchy fabric is a little more challenging than sewing standard cotton or canvas. Let me share a few tips to help you have more professional-looking results.

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…