Eileen, thank YOU! :) I hope this will help people and give new ideas and options on finishing knit necklines

Totally hear you on the raw edges :) It took some time for myself to get over it, it is a work in progress :) when sewing with knits I have come to "feel the fabric" and sort of understand how it works, sometimes I just hold and feel the fabric in my hands for a bit before I start working with it. I know it sounds strange, but it gives me time to think about the best option for this or that material. Also, pressing (if you knits can take it, some are polyester and leave marks, so be careful or use a pressing cloth) saves the day when it comes to waves :)

@@Mataylor17 you’re weird for responding in this manner. Move on karen.

Happy Saturday!!! Hope this will give you extra ideas for sewing knits :)

Glad it is helpful :) I use this method quite a bit, the most recent one was in my "sew easy" series, you can see it there done with a "flat" method, too :)

@@ThoughtfulCreativity I will check it out!🤗

Christine, hello there! Same here, I like to sew fast and efficiently, but when it comes to these - slowing down definitely helps. I remember when I first started blasting them and they would turn out perfectly from the first try - I used to do a little "yay!" and a happy dance :)

@@ThoughtfulCreativity 😘

You're so kind, thank you!

Hello Laura, thank you as always!!!

@@ThoughtfulCreativity you’re very welcome! You’re the best! 😊

Yoi are a star, thank you!

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you and happy sewing! :)

Thank you, Lilette! I hope these come in handy :)

Good to know!

That is so awesome, THANK YOU for sharing and watching, awww, made my day!

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that and I am happy it helped you

Arvetta, hello there :) Not many choices where I live either, but I do have a few online shops I trust - that's where I get my knit fabrics :) second hand is also a great option!

Hmmm... That's interesting. I have a pink Eloflex and it is the only one that broke a couple of times while I was sewing, but then I adjusted my tension and it was all good. If it breaks at a gentle pull - I would assume the same as what you said, that it might be old... I had the same happen to regular (other brand) all purpose thread that was old. Hmmm... I know people have said under my videos that they want to burn Eloflex thread, lol, but I honestly don't have many problems with it. Maraflex is another one that people love to use. Also, I have done straight stitch with a regular all purpose thread, but as I mentioned in the video - longer stitch length and making sure that the neckline isn't tight is the rule of thumb to avoid popped seams when doing straight stitch on knit fabrics.

I am glad that this is helpful :)

Yep, you just have to watch this video till the very end - the link (end screen) is right at the end of the video for a detailed 4 technique neckline tutorial for non-stretch fabrics

Hello there, I have a few shrug tutorials on the channel - just go and take a look and it will give you plenty of ideas :)

@@ThoughtfulCreativity will do thanks

Oh thank you!!! Although I am past the 1/4 twill tape (I really like bias tape much better, just personal preference) but I will take a look - I have so many people mention them for thread and other supplies, that I simply must take a look :) you are a star!

Jacqui, hellot here! It is a sweater modification from a knit bodice block series on my channel, hood pattern from my video tutorial, sleeve pattern from a sleeve block tutorial on my channel, make it wider to have a slight gathered effect at the cuff. Cuff tutorial on the channel :)

I do :) multiple videos, one of them is linked in the description of this video.

You might be either 1) stretching your fabric as you sew, which results in waves 2) the presser foot oressure might be too much for an even feed of your project so it stretches it out, you can adjust that 3) give your neckline a good press (if your fabric allows it) and see if the waves go away, usually they do, ( if the original neckline is not too wavy to begin with)

Stop buying lace, lol :D if you sew non-stretch fabric to a stretch fabric - you loose the stretch properties. Here you can see lace sleeve in a knit sweater, it will help you understand - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJaFgKmisMmnZoU.html

@Thoughtful Creativity - CRAFT, SEW, DIY 😫 but it's sew pretty! Lol, I do have some that are stretch lace, but this video gave me a great idea. If it's not a stretch lace, I could have a bit of lace peaking out of the the neckline but in the back I could do a keyhole opening that ties closed with the lace like a bow... 🤔 I will have to play with that idea. Thank yiu!

Gerrie, hello there! Great question, let's see - all of them are knitts: cotton, cotton/lycra, rayon/lycra, bamboo/lycra and etc. Some are from Eco-Bee (my good friend Agata sent it to me from Ireland as a gift), most are from Fabric Mart and maybe one is from Joann's. Here is where I mostly get my fabric from - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLl1paZhv-C5e58.html

Hmm... let's see. Most probably your band is too short. I cut mine just a tad shorter than the actual length of the neckline and never had any issues, also keep the seam allowances on a smaller side. I hope this helps! :)

Yep, it is on my channel of you can use KZfaq search for it and add my channel name so that it would show :)

Yes :) just like a regular thread.

Hello there :) I have about handful of trusted places, here's the video where you can see all of them - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLl1paZhv-C5e58.html

Hello there, Deanna:) Both - upper and bobbin.

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thanks a bunch for getting back to me so quick!!! Yestesday, I made two shirt with knit fabric for my grandaughter who is 5 using the Eloflex thread per your recommedantaion and the result was "FANTASTIC"... Now I have another question for you, one of the knit fabrics was a little challenging because it tended to roll up; but on this one after I finished the hem it keept rolling up, I steamed it, but still....keept rolling up. Do you have any recommendation that should I consider next time? The hem was tiny, abount 3/8". I don't know if this matter or not. MANY MANY THANKS for your tips and your easy way to sew.... ¡¡¡¡Dios te bendiga!!!!! (God Bless you). May best wishes for you and your family from a Puerto Rican grandma who live in USA 😀

Leanne, that's awesome. This thread goes on top and in the bobbin, I personally wind it the same way as a regular thread :)

@@ThoughtfulCreativity I'll have to give it a try! Thanks!

Try it and see how it works for you