Geared towards sewers beginning to sew with knits and a serger, this book comes with three patterns and includes detailed info on numerous variations for each design. Knits provide plenty of stretch, comfortability, and easy care. Never stretch knits while pinning while pinning with regular pins, try to keep them inside seam allowances to avoid opening unwanted holes in your garment. The very characteristic that makes knits so comfortable to wearthe stretchoften frightens the home sewer. The underside of the stitch will have a zigzag, allowing the stitches to stretch. The pattern groups selection, needle position selection on and stitch width selec tion are similar to zigzag stitching. Knit fabrics that do not have that much stretch are actually better sewn using just a general purpose presser foot, which usually comes standard with the purchase of. Even experienced stitchers are often wary of working with stretch knit fabrics, but in this book tilly demystifies the techniques needed and shows how to sew stretchy makes on a regular sewing machine no. Style 2025 for twinneedle decorative stitching on woven and knit. How to sew stretch fabrics sewcanshe free sewing patterns. Im sure i will end up using this sometime, so i will hold on to it. High speed and lock stitch sewing machine 17 pages. Sewing tips with knits tips for sewing with knits and 3. If you see needles labeled stretch, these are actually intended more for highly elastic materials think swimwear.
They dont distort the fabric, the needle doesnt skip stitches, and the loopy stitches allow knits to stretch a bit without breaking. Also make sure you are using a needle meant for knits and are using a stretch stitch. When using this stitch, the needle position is located to the left. Knits move with our bodies and active lifestyles, giving us room to grow and move. For sewing machines, i recommend stretch by schmetz or super stretch by organ affiliate links, they will prevent both skipped stitches and holes in delicate knit fabrics. Sergers shine when working with knits this is one of the main reasons i wanted a serger.
Depending on your sewing machine, you may have a plethora of. To order by phone, inquire about an order, or request an exchangerefund, call. As someone who is relatively new to sewing with knits, im looking forward to trying out the patterns and techniques in the book. Having the upward and downward motion for the zigzag, rather than directly side to side, helps reduce puckering or tunneling. Sometimes hems on knits can get a little wavy when theyre sewn using the twin needle technique.
Sergers shine when working with knitsthis is one of the main reasons i wanted a serger. Stretch knit fabric is essentially a synthetic fabric which stretches. As there are many different types of fabrics, there are different kinds of sweater knits. The techical information in this book is great i bought it used because of some extreme difficulties ive been having with a knit dress pattern rated very easy by the publisher. How to sew stretch fabric without plunging into the abyss of. Pretty much tells you everything you need to know to sew clothing out of these types of fabrics. Apr 09, 2014 see the colette guide to sewing knits, pp. Connie longs sewing with knits does away with the intimidation by demystifying all aspects of knitwear construction. We have a wide range of stretch knit fabric online in various styles and patterns from french. Singer sewing machine darning embroidery foot duration. Basically, you firmly hold the one end of the fabric, while pulling the other end as you feed it through the machine. Many seamstresses are trying to navigate the sea of machines that are available for the home user.
Long also teaches readers to achieve creative looks with fabric piecing and color blocking, and a chapter devoted to specialty knits explains how to work with. Stretch and sew guide to sewing on knits by ann person. Sweater knits are knit textiles that are often a looser weave with larger yarns than other knits like jersey and pretty much look like your favorite sweaters, except that theyre on a bolt. I sew a lot of knits and for the life of me, i cant figure out the perfect tension settings, i changed the.
You do have to be careful about overstretching the fabric, so you do have to check on scraps to decide how much stretch you need, but i sewed knits on my trusty singer 301 throughout the late 60s, 70s and 80s, including some womens swimsuits. For questions about product use, instructions or to. Sewing hems on knits with a twin needle colette blog. The following is a guide to sewing knits on your home sewing machine. You can sew knits with a sewing machine, but sergers give a much better finish.
Cut pattern fabric pieces quickly, safely, flawlessly. Remember to use a ballpoint yellow band needle in the machine when you attach elastic or sew knit or stretch fabric. These stitches allow for the knit to stretch and the thread to flex. Use stitches that will hold the stretch of the fabric. Sewing knits from fit to finish gives you the instruction you need to sew soft knit fabrics using professional techniques. The lightning bolt stitch is often the recommended stitch for sewing knits according to many sewing machine manuals. Singer quantum stylist 9960 select stitching youtube. How to sew stretch fabric without plunging into the abyss. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. As a rule, use a narrow stitch with fewer threads for lightweight fabrics, wrapped stitches for maximum stretch on knit seams, overlock stitches for standard seams on knits and wovens, and wider overlock stitches with the most threads for ravelly or bulky fabrics. Im not sure that they left any topic regarding sewing with knits out. Using needles made for stretch fabrics will prevent both skipped stitches and holes that wont heal. Stretch knits top uncut sewing pattern, size medium 1416 or large 1820, mccalls 6671 bust 3638 or 4042, 1970s sewing pattern 70s tops viennasgrace 5 out of. Very lightweight knits, or very stretchy knits often will get pushed down into the machine when the needle punctures at the beginning of a seam when using a general purpose foot.
Sometimes, you wont notice damaged fabric until after washing it one or more times. How to choose the right serger stitch for your sewing project. From french terry to designer scuba, they come in many different weights and textures perfect for creating apparel staples like tshirts and casual wear, and even formal pieces like structured jackets and flowy dresses. Jun 30, 2017 very lightweight knits, or very stretchy knits often will get pushed down into the machine when the needle punctures at the beginning of a seam when using a general purpose foot. Long, a frequent contributor to threads magazine, covers techniques for working with a variety of stretch fabrics such as swimwear knits, raschel knits, stretch velvet, and synthetic fleece. Its a great book to have in the library even though it is an older book. Excellent book for fairly stable knits that have minimal stretch. Our stitch reference section explains uses for our most popular stitch patterns.
Its is a techniques book that teaches you how to sew knits the right way. Find the stitches best suited for working with woven and knit fabrics. Oct 21, 2016 singer sewing machine darning embroidery foot duration. I got the fourth book at a second hand book shop next to lifeline, called creative serging illustrated by palmer, brown and green. Mar 01, 2000 sewing with knits can be tricky owing to the varying degrees of stretch inherent in the wide variety of stretch fabrics available today. These stitch patterns are used for sewing knits and other stretch fabrics. Youll learn all the basics, from the ins and outs of the machinery to the best finishing techniques. These knit fabrics are extremely flexible and typically provide stretch in both the warp and weft directions. This wasnt run by a charity organization, so i had to pay aud5 for this one.
Stitch a work of art to treasure for a lifetime shop now. Guide to sewing machine needles for knits the last stitch. The stitches need to stretch with the fabric, so they dont pucker and break. Tips for sewing and fitting knits colette patterns sewalongs. I gave only fours stars because i was looking for help sewing knits with a lot of stretch in both directions. The book explains fabric types, care, how to select the right elastic and all the seam finishes you would want to know in order to make your garments look professional, there are no wavy seams here. Sewing machine singer 4411a566a instruction book 22 pages sewing machine singer 45k101 adjusters manual. This playlist covers the basics of sewing with stretch knit fabrics and several project ideas. Alyson clair shows you that anyone can sew with knits. These qualities are what make knits unique, but also require us to handle them in a different manner. For questions about product use, instructions or to request replacement parts or materials call tollfree. It would be wonderful if the stretch and sew people revised it for garments popular now particularly all the knit things cut on a bias. May 21, 20 the stretch stitch is sometimes referred to as a triple stretch stitch. And if you are planning on sewing with a ton of knits you should rather save up a bit to get a half decent one like the brother than getting the cheapest model you can find.
They are designed to push the threads aside instead of piercing them, which helps prevent runs and skipped stitches. The idea is that this will stretch the fabric as it will stretch when actually usedworn, and make the stitches lay flatter. The colette guide to sewing knits by colette patterns. Singer how to sew fashion knits all the wyld things. Page 2 congratulations as the owner of a new singer sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in creativity. This is useful for 2threads overlock, 2threads narrow hem and also for 3thread super stretch stitch because it is the only stitch that requires 2 needles plus 1 looper. This comprehensive reference book from expert linda lee includes methods for both conventional sewing machines and sergers, and it includes precise construction notes and howto photos along the way. There is a wide variety of stretch stitches available, depending on your sewing machine model. Enjoy our wide range of stretch and knit fabrics including jersey and matte jersey knits, slinky knits, crepe knits, double knits and stretch woven fabrics including stretch cotton twill. Style 2045 is used for sewing knits, stretch fabrics and elastic.
Here is a pic of all three stitches on a basic heavy. As someone who is relatively new to sewing with knits, im looking forward. If you must sew with a straight stitch, then hold the material taut, but dont pull it. The stretch stitch is sometimes referred to as a triple stretch stitch. The idea is that this will stretch the fabric as it will stretch when. Singer sewing how to sew knits instructional guide. Learn to sew with knits and create the wearable wardrobe youve dreamed of. Sweater knits are made from cotton, polyester, acrylic, rayon. Stretch knits are some of the most sought after fabrics we offer here at mood. Picking the right sewing machine needles when sewing knits are crucial for the end result. Flexi stitch patterns are made by the side to side move ment of the.
Whether you are doing construction, making repairs or embellishing a project, using the right stitch will make your work easier and help you obtain professional results. Personally, i like to adjust the position to the right. Create comfortable, beautiful garments quickly and easily using techniques taught by a fashion industry insider. You can do a method the book refers to as the stretch and hold. The stretch and resilience of knit fabric makes them such a joy to wear.
Sewing with knits 1992 is part of the brilliant singer sewing reference library series and covers construction of knit garments from a to z. At long last, there is finally a pattern making book devoted to working with knit fabrics. The best stretch stitches on your sewing machine the. Paint by number, pencil, latch hook, and more shop now.
When i was at magic, i bought a book called design and patternmaking for stretch fabrics by keith richardson. Probably the best descriptions of the process are in early ann person books. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of all available stitches on singer machines. Ranging from novelty knits to classic jersey knits and tech fabrics, many of these materials offer a superb fit whether worn close to the body or draped.
A conventional machine is the starting point, and a serger is a. When sewing knits, you should use a ballpoint needle. Vintage 1970 knit and stretch sewing book hendy cameron clothes fabric. It came in the day before i left town so i couldnt look at it till now. I have read it through once and am starting to experiment with different things. For more advice on needles for sewing knit fabrics on any type of machine sergers, coverstitch and regular machines, check out my post about best needles for sewing knits. See more ideas about sewing, sewing hacks and sewing techniques.
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