Stretchy fabric

In this video I share my top 6 tips when sewing with knit fabrics so you can avoid these common sewing mistakes! I now love sewing with stretchy fabric but it took me awhile to get comfortable with it. #sewingtips #sewinghacks

Stretchy fabrics create comfortable, fitted garments, so they are an excellent choice for many sewing projects. However, stretchy fabrics can be difficult to work with because they are so flexible, and some stretchy fabrics are also...

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…

So have you ever had trouble getting nice gathers on stretchy fabric? Well here’s my little trick: put a bobbin of elastic thread in your machine instead of your regular thread, and sew two lines of stitches at the longest stitch length. I normally sew them at 3/5″ from the raw edge and just under 5/8″ from the raw edge. The fabric will gather up automatically and evenly! Perfect gathers every time. It even helps prevent those icky wavy seam joins that can happen with knits. Just make sure…

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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..

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A helpful guide on the types of knit fabrics and all their uses for garments. Learn about knitted fabrics uses on dresses and clothes.

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Sometimes you need a dress that clings in all the right places or a swimsuit that offers firm support. For either of these handy garments, you will have to choose one of the many stretchy

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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.

80% Nylon / 20% spandex with Sheen This fabric is great for costume wear, swimwear, dance wear, special occasions and almost every other activewear you can imagine This Fabric is 58/60'' in width. Each order comes in 1 full length piece. For example, if you order a quantity of 5, you will receive a 5 yard piece measuring 58/60'' x 180''. If you order a quantity of 15, you will receive a full 15 yard piece measuring 58/60'' x 540''. This fabric is sold by the yard and cut to order. This…

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Keep in mind when sewing with jersey fabric, the majority of jersey fabrics have a four-way stretch. That means they can stretch both lengthwise and crosswise. Some heavier types of jersey fabric only have a two-way stretch.

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