Secrets to Sewing with knits with bonus tip!

Sewing with knits is rather easy.  You will need the right tools though.

1. Choose the right sewing machine needle *(https://amzn.to/3bn1X3y).  I like to use a stretch needle or ballpoint needle.
2. Twin needles *https://amzn.to/31I8lOs) are great for sewing a professional looking hemline.
3. Fabric glue stick *(https://amzn.to/2S61ivJ) is ideal for hemming.  Apply fabric glue to the wrong side of the hem, fold up and iron into place.
4. Tilly and the Buttons *(https://amzn.to/2w2GGvX) published a great book called Stretch.  It’s also loaded with several patterns you will want to make.
5. BONUS TIP not mentioned in the video:  Use a walking foot!  This helps in most cases.  However in my video I mentioned the troubles I was having with sewing the two different types of fabric together.  The walking helped some but still had to hand baste.

I’ll show you how to thread your machine when you’re using a twin needle.  It’s easier than you think!

Do you have issues with your knits rolling?  Serge the edges!  And you can spritz the fabric with a little bit of spray starch.

My number 1 tip with working with knits — HAND BASTE into place!  This will help solve most of the shifting issues you may experience.