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Sewing with

Sewing with. Knits and Lightweight Fabrics. Knits. Don’t need to fit the garment as precisely because of the stretch Very comfortable to wear. Knits. Construction Techniques: Seam has to stretch just like the fabric Stretch the fabric slightly as you sew

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Sewing with

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  1. Sewing with Knits and Lightweight Fabrics

  2. Knits • Don’t need to fit the garment as precisely because of the stretch • Very comfortable to wear

  3. Knits • Construction Techniques: • Seam has to stretch just like the fabric • Stretch the fabric slightly as you sew • Certain seams can be sewn on the serger machine • Reinforce some seams with a second seam close to the first seam • If fabric snags, try a ball-point needle

  4. Knits • Construction Techniques • Alternate stitching method – use a zigzag stitch at .5 • Most knits don’t ravel, so seam finishing is not necessary • Machine hems using a twin needle is ideal – try the cover lock stitch

  5. Lightweight Fabrics • Test sewing and serging on a scrap of fabric • Change the needle if fabric gets snagged • Begin sewing the seam ½” from the end of the fabric, then backstitch

  6. Lightweight Fabrics • Seam finishes – if serging is not a good option, use pinking sheers or zigzag the seam allowance together. • Very sheer fabrics are best sewn using a French seam. • If your fabric puckers, use tissue paper as a stabilizer over and under your fabric as you sew.

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