Omg. Thank you for breaking this down clearly. I've had people be condescending to me that I didn't learn sewing when I was young from my family, but I really want to know more. This makes me feel like I have the ability to give it a shot.
Great tutorial, thanks! I don't like serged edges and when sewing wovens I happily enclose all my seams for a pretty interior finish. So I was looking for some notes for how to achieve a beautiful interior on knits, and this fits the bill. I'll be looking more closely at the stitches available on my machine.
Thank you for this instructional video! It was clear and straightforward. I didn't have to fast forward through jokes and long stories to get to what I needed to know. We all know how frustrating it is to be excited to work on a project, need quick instruction, but have to wade through fluff to get the answers. Of course, I tend to be rather impatient in those moments 😅
Agree with previous Sewists. A clear, concise and helpful tutorial. I am a quilter who sews cottons almost exclusively, but wish to replace the waistband on a favorite knit skirt. Will give it a go!
A serger is handy, but it's definitely not required to sew knits, or even to finish woven seams. Save those knit scraps to experiment and find what works best for you and your sewing machine!
@3:24- can you go into more detail about how to do that hem stitch? How do you get zig zag on one side and the straight twin needle stitch on the other? Thanks you
Thank you! I own a server, but its constantly a fight to get it to sew right, so I usually just zigzag on my everyday machine. Is there anything I need to be aware of for sewing knits without a walking foot?
This technique will work ok for more stable knits with not much stretch, but knits with a lot of stretch will put too much stress on the straight stitch seam. I'd recommend experimenting with test fabric!
New to sewing. And I ordered a lot of knit fabric instead of woven fabric. I am making book sleeves and small backpacks. Can I use the knit fabric to make these items? Or is the knit fabric better to use for clothes?
Because of the stretch of a knit fabric, it isn't usually suitable for projects that require more stability, like backpacks. If you use your knits for clothes, you'll want to make sure you're using them with a pattern that is intended for knit fabric so that your finished garment will be sized correctly. You'll also want to pay attention to the stretch chart on the pattern to make sure your knit has the right amount of stretch for that pattern.
Thank you for this video! When you trim the fabric close to the zig zag stitch, will that ensure it won’t fray? I’m new to sewing with knit fabrics and this surprised me that the raw edge is finished just by cutting??
It's the Seamwork Bo! Sienna documented making it on our Instagram if you'd like to know more about it: instagram.com/stories/highlights/17887923088515602/
Thank you for acknowledging not every one has a serger like 99.9% of any sewing tutorial
You bet!
Thank you for this! Short, simple, to the point, no side stories or gimmicks, just pleasantly well produced.
Omg. Thank you for breaking this down clearly. I've had people be condescending to me that I didn't learn sewing when I was young from my family, but I really want to know more. This makes me feel like I have the ability to give it a shot.
You absolutely do! I learned mostly on my own...I think it's the best way to go!
Great tutorial, thanks! I don't like serged edges and when sewing wovens I happily enclose all my seams for a pretty interior finish. So I was looking for some notes for how to achieve a beautiful interior on knits, and this fits the bill. I'll be looking more closely at the stitches available on my machine.
Glad this video was helpful!
All great tips. Walking foot is a game changer.
oh my god putting books to extend your workspace is genius!!! i will be using that forever now thank you
Thank you for this instructional video! It was clear and straightforward. I didn't have to fast forward through jokes and long stories to get to what I needed to know. We all know how frustrating it is to be excited to work on a project, need quick instruction, but have to wade through fluff to get the answers. Of course, I tend to be rather impatient in those moments 😅
Glad you found it helpful!
Best video on knit sewing so far! Thank you.
After watching your video, I have far more confidence that I can do this! Thank you!
Wow! Great job being concise and very informative. Now I’m going to tackle a knit skirt for summer😀
Yay! Happy sewing!
Clear and to the point, thank you so much!!💜
Really straightforward and easy to understand tutorial. Thank you for giving me the confidence to keep going.
You're very welcome!
This was great, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Agree with previous Sewists. A clear, concise and helpful tutorial. I am a quilter who sews cottons almost exclusively, but wish to replace the waistband on a favorite knit skirt. Will give it a go!
Wonderful! Good luck with the waistband replacement!
Those tips at the end are SO helpful! Thank you!
This is such a good tutorial! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the clear and useful instructions! 👍I've always been afraid to sew knit as I don't have a serger but I feel I can have a go at it now.
A serger is handy, but it's definitely not required to sew knits, or even to finish woven seams. Save those knit scraps to experiment and find what works best for you and your sewing machine!
Thank you! That was so reassuring
Loved it learnt lots, I be sewing for many years.
Amazing video. So much useful info in a short amount of time. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I must sew a hem in a knit yarn fabric sweatshirt. I hope all it goes good. I will use twins needles and long point straight.
What a helpful video! Thank you so much.
Really useful video!!!
So glad it was helpful!
So good!🙏🏾
This was so very helpful. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Great Video 😊
Thanks for watching!
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Thank you! I learned so much :)
I'm so glad!
Great information! Thank you so much. I'm trying to learn to sew knits without a serger or overlock machine.
So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
You are my heart thank you for this so much I did not know from school
Great tutorial. I'm about to try out sewing knits. Your video is clear and concise, but doesn't skimp on detail. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
very helpful, thank you :)
Thank you.
You're welcome!
This was the most helpful video!!!!! I feel so much more confident trying this out, after purchasing a couple things first!!!
Great video!! Simple instructions and easy to understand!!!
Thank you!
A really clear explanation, thanks so much, I'm now not so afraid !!!!
Glad it helped! You can do it!
Thank you so much very good information❣️🪡✂️🧵
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much!
You're welcome!
This is wonderful! Thank you this was so clear and thoughtful .
Glad it was helpful!
@3:24- can you go into more detail about how to do that hem stitch? How do you get zig zag on one side and the straight twin needle stitch on the other? Thanks you
That's all done with the twin needle! The bobbin thread creates a zagzag on the wrong side.
Thank you! I own a server, but its constantly a fight to get it to sew right, so I usually just zigzag on my everyday machine. Is there anything I need to be aware of for sewing knits without a walking foot?
Know that it's going to be very challenging and cause wavy seams. It'll pay off to invest in a walking foot if you can!
Thank you for this information. Can you tell me, what is the knit that you are using for this video? Please. Thank you.
It's an interlock!
Can you use a straight stitch if you lightly pull on the fabric from behind and from the front of the fabric as it passes under the presser foot?
This technique will work ok for more stable knits with not much stretch, but knits with a lot of stretch will put too much stress on the straight stitch seam. I'd recommend experimenting with test fabric!
New to sewing. And I ordered a lot of knit fabric instead of woven fabric. I am making book sleeves and small backpacks. Can I use the knit fabric to make these items? Or is the knit fabric better to use for clothes?
Because of the stretch of a knit fabric, it isn't usually suitable for projects that require more stability, like backpacks. If you use your knits for clothes, you'll want to make sure you're using them with a pattern that is intended for knit fabric so that your finished garment will be sized correctly. You'll also want to pay attention to the stretch chart on the pattern to make sure your knit has the right amount of stretch for that pattern.
Thank you for this video! When you trim the fabric close to the zig zag stitch, will that ensure it won’t fray? I’m new to sewing with knit fabrics and this surprised me that the raw edge is finished just by cutting??
Most knit fabrics don't fray (part of their magic)! The trimming just reduces some bulk.
@@SeamworkVideo wow! So cool. Thank you for your reply!!
Ive got a walking foot for my janome
Nice. The walking foot is very handy when sewing knits!
Wow
I'm totally distracted by your top!!! Did you sew it yourself? Is there a pattern?
It looks like the Seamwork Bo top. 😊
@@ByHilaryJordan Thank you soooo much!!!!
@@zelphiaellerson6283 you're welcome!! It's a super quick make too. I made one a couple months ago.
It's the Seamwork Bo! Sienna documented making it on our Instagram if you'd like to know more about it: instagram.com/stories/highlights/17887923088515602/
@@SeamworkVideo Will check it out! Thanks so much!
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Super helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome!