Learn about Sewing Knits Fabrics. Here you'll learn how to sew stretch fabrics, with and without a serger. Become a knit fabric expert.
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 confusing. Thankfully it’s really really simple to calculate! I’ll show you how to calculate it yourself, and at the end of this post you’ll be able to download our free print at home stretch percentage guide. Your stretch percentage is just the width of your fabric […]
Author: Tomoko Nakamichi Publisher: Lawrence King ISBN: 9781856698276 Language: English (which means if it turns out weird there won’t be anyone to blame, ho ho ho). Disclaimer: I bought this…
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
If you need to paint on spandex, you'll want to know how to make stretch fabric paint. This post has all you need to know. Also: Glitter!
Author: Tomoko Nakamichi Publisher: Lawrence King ISBN: 9781856698276 Language: English (which means if it turns out weird there won’t be anyone to blame, ho ho ho). Disclaimer: I bought this…
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
Stretchy fabric is a little different to work with than woven fabric. The fact that it is elastic means that we need to pay special attention to the types of stitches we can use. What is the best stitch for stretchy fabric? The best stitch for stretchy fabric is a zigzag stitch. We need a […]
Step-by-Step Tutorial for How to Sew with Stretch Fabric Like a Pro. Master Sewing Stretchy Materials with these Tips and Tricks!
Sew a pair of track pants to wear for exercise – or skip the exercise and just wear them because they’re cute. So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use to make them. They’ve got loose fit through… R
If you are wondering what is a stretch stitch and how to stitch stretch fabric check out my sewing tutorial on stretch stitch on a sewing machine, learn how to do a triple stretch stitch,
Sewing your own leggings is very satisfying! It's a quick project that is both fun and nearly instantly gratifying . Christine Jonson Sewing Circle members recently participated in a leggings sew-a-long on Facebook. About the leggings pattern: The BaseWearOne Pattern #622 of
DIY period pants! Yes make your very own Moontide period pants with our organic cotton fabric kits and Moontide sewing pattern!
If you are wondering what is a stretch stitch and how to stitch stretch fabric check out my sewing tutorial on stretch stitch on a sewing machine, learn how to do a triple stretch stitch,
Sewing knits is really fast, satisfying & best of all has minimal ironing! Best tips on how to sew stretch fabric without a serger.
The ultimate guide on how to sew stretch jersey. Essential tips, equipment recommendations, sewing machine settings and more.
How To Sew Stretch Fabric. Tips how to sew stretchy fabric. Sewing stretchy fabric & sewing on stretch fabric need not be hard. See my guide.
It’s time to redefine relaxation and home apparel with our new free sewing pattern: The Missoni Inspired Tamera Loungewear Set. With cozy season just around
Knit fabrics can be a bit confusing in the beginning. I hope this quick overview will help you understand the basics! Zoom in on the graphic to see it better..
This simple sewing pattern with video sew along will walk you through how to complete this wide leg pants pattern for beginner sewists...
This sashiko is on recycled denim sample swatches. I draw the pattern on the back of the denim and I actually stitch the sashiko from the wrong side of the fabric. It works well, and stretch denim is surprisingly easy to stitch.
