The Secret to Sewing Knit Fabric (you don’t want to miss this one)

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The Secret to Sewing Knit Fabric (you don’t want to miss this one)

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Күн бұрын

Hello friends! In today’s video I wanted to show you loads of tips and tricks for sewing knit material. I know you’ve had some tough times with this material. I know this because I have too, but luckily, I’ve collected several tips over the years and I am happy to be sharing these with you today. If you find this video useful, please let me know because I have even more tips to share regarding knit material and I would be delighted to make a part 2! Please don’t forget to give this video a like, share, comment, and subscribe! Your support means the world to me!
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Additional information:
-How to sew knit fabric
-How to sew knit material
-How to tailor knit material
-How to sew sports material
-How to deal with tricky knit material
-Tips and tricks for sewing knit material

Пікірлер: 89

@donnettehenderson2447 Жыл бұрын

Showing the close up of the needles helped to explain a lot. I repair denim so much that I forget to change my needles for other fabrics. Thank you for this first video!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Oh it’s my pleasure! It’s easy to forget about their structure but it helps a lot!

@doudou53d44 Жыл бұрын

I tried to work with simili leather fabric with the wrong needle that went wrong ! It just needed a jersey needle and all was ok😂

@chilipeprsandi Жыл бұрын

Thank you again for another great video. I will be fixing leggings and this time looking for the correct needle. 😊 💕💃🏻

@ashextraordinaire Жыл бұрын

This is exactly the video I needed! I'm hemming several knit-fabric dresses. You've given me the confidence to keep going!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Go for it! This video might help you too. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ft1xg9Wrq7uykmQ.html

@ashextraordinaire Жыл бұрын

@@DowntownTailoring Ooh, double thank you!

@Chibi-kittenplays Жыл бұрын

I am sewing a pair of pants from stretch atm and I am using twin needles. It makes a great straight stitch that stretches. And I love the look of two paralell stitches

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! The parallel stitches look amazing!

@kimberlyporter9555 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for imparting your knowledge! Now I know the diff between knits and everything else.

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching 🥰

@greciabateify Жыл бұрын

Your explanations are the clearest and have literally helped me the most

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Grecia! 😁😁

@maryinthemaking7211 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I learn so much from you. 🤗

@DowntownTailoring 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! 🥰🥰🥰

@LasseGreiner Жыл бұрын

Your knit model looks amazing as always ;-) Daring colours complementing the skin tone! Cheers for the smile!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🥰🥰🥰

@doreenmorawski3484 3 ай бұрын

This was an excellent video. I have been sewing for 30 years and I am still afraid of sewing knits. This helped me understand a lot. Especially about the needles. Thank you!

@sliz.c.5569 Жыл бұрын

I always use zigzag with knits. Thank you so much for the additional info - Especially with the needles!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I'll have more next week! 🥰

@user-bj4un6ss6j 4 ай бұрын

Great examples & demonstrations! Thank you! I definitely gave this a like :)

@DowntownTailoring 4 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! 😊

@jgfreer8322 Жыл бұрын

❤Thank you for this very helpful video, everything is so clearly explained!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!

@RandomalinaLF Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic and useful video! Will have to watch many times again ❤❤❤😊😊

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear!! 🥰🥰🎉

@C_U_R_I_E_L 11 ай бұрын

Learned to reduce size of a knit pattern the hard way today, wish I had seen this first! Thank you this is golden ❤

@solangeherault7038 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice ❤

@DowntownTailoring 4 ай бұрын

Any time! 🥰🥰🥰

@Crub837 Ай бұрын

Thank You!🎉

@DowntownTailoring Ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@helenr.2184 Жыл бұрын

Thank you‼️😊 for some really good information…I didn’t know about the super stretch needle.

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Thank you Helen! 🥰🥰

@raraavis7782 Жыл бұрын

Ah, I remember the struggle sewing knits, before I finally caved and got a serger 😅. The right needle and stitch and spray starch or a lightweight fusible interfacing, to prevent stretching, helps a lot, though!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, yessss! With the right tools, it is way easier!

@RinpochesRose Жыл бұрын

That was great, thank you - just what I need to be aware of after my previous attempts 🤔🤦‍♀️🙂

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@SewAndTellwithDori Жыл бұрын

Just found your YT channel (via Stephanie Farrell Focus' channel) and really appreciate your video content! You now have another happy subscriber. 🥰

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for joining! Would you please let me know what video of hers referred to us? I would like to send her my gratitude!! 😊

@SewAndTellwithDori Жыл бұрын

Stephanie mentioned you in her latest video re: converting t-shirts into tank tops. That video was posted just today (Friday, 8/18). I watched that video short and then went to your video library. 😊@@DowntownTailoring

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!! Welcome to our community 🥰

@tambriggs Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so useful! looking forward to part 2!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Coming soon! 🥰🥰🥰

@PatchouliPuff Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It's so clear and helpful for me (like all your other videos that I've seen so far). I'm so happy I discovered your channel and I hope you never stop teaching us!! I need you! :D

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! 😊

@manuellebron3404 Жыл бұрын

Very useful information! Thanks So much!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

@BUDan1995 Жыл бұрын

thank you this helped so much! especially the comparison between the needle points!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@annahackman2539 Жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of tiny zigzags or using my serger for knit materials. I always have to do a search to see what stitch is best though.

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Yes, I didn’t have the time to mention all, but tiny zigzag and lighting bolt are great options. Cheers 🥰

@dale3404 Жыл бұрын

I use spray starch and liquid starch, depending on the fabric.

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

I think starch is way better! 😊

@raraavis7782 Жыл бұрын

Starching is soooo helpful!

@TheLovelyMissBeans Жыл бұрын

I love spray starch. Makes so many sewing projects go smoother!

@madeleineschwarrtz7433 2 ай бұрын

I have blackspakex/knot fabric...will.startch discolor the fabric? I don't have any scraps...uts an alteration job that is driving me nuts!!

@dale3404 2 ай бұрын

@@madeleineschwarrtz7433 I’ve never noticed any discoloration. The starch is designed for use on fabrics, has been around for decades, and there is no disclaimer on the package, so it should be safe. Maybe you could starch small swatches and let them sit for several days or weeks, then rinse out the starch.

@cristinacousins3428 Жыл бұрын

I love my serger, but now I want a cover stitch machine for hemming 😂😬$$$$$

@francesmitchell4400 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos thank you. Can you do a video on coat zipper with snaps. When you don't have the snaps to replace

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Thanks. There's a few tricks you can do, but it always would be better to replace the snaps. I'm going to write down this request. Cheers 😊

@terryjanisch905 Жыл бұрын

Those snaps are the death of me. Ugh.

@marionreed3390 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Great information. . I didn't know about the super stretch needle. Keep up the great work.

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

@TheLovelyMissBeans Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Looking forward to the rest of this series. I really want to learn to sew knits more confidently, this will be a great help! ...I really want a serger...and someone to teach me how to use a serger. Sigh. 😄

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! The next video is already up!

@aribella6913 Жыл бұрын

I love knits to make and wear. My problem is whenever I sew knits my machine skips stitches. I put cellophane tape on the bottom of the foot creating a smaller hole in it and it stops skipping it only until it comes off. Is there a special foot for knots? I love this channel!❤️

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Hi! Try using masking tape instead of foil. And don't forget to use ball point needles. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsx8gqh62r3doWQ.html Good luck! 😊

@doloresw Жыл бұрын

Interesting because I made mask in woven and from there my sewing journey began with knits.

@bakkersara Жыл бұрын

Love this! I do feel more confident. :)

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Wonderful!

@1rahmaan 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@angelarutherford1840 7 ай бұрын

💜

@KristenK78 Жыл бұрын

Saving this! I used a combination of knits and woven fabric to make my son’s last Halloween costume. This included an unexpected “oh crap I need to replace the sleeves and don’t have enough scrap knit to do it!” I was able to compensate by adding a square gusset in the armpit. (I used to read a lot of SCA clothing tutorials for historical garments, particularly chemises and gowns.) Can you include in another video how to ease together a knit and a woven fabric? I have a woven skirt with a stretchy, crochet type waist, that I want to shorten from the top. I’ve got an idea of how to do it, but I’m still a bit nervous about following through!

@BeachPeach2010 Жыл бұрын

If you lived in my neighborhood, I'd visit you often and bring you tons of business!

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

@skwungebobsparepantsx5123 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video to show how to thread out overlocker from scratch

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Yes! Here you go... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMigmNF8zLfGZoE.html

@shaminnaicker7637 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tips. Will I be able to use the same principle on an industrial straight stitch machine (Juki 7000A)? Could I stretch the fabric slightly using the correct needle? I have mostly viscose lycra and brushed DTY fabrics. Thank you again.

@DowntownTailoring Жыл бұрын

Yes. You can do it. Try to use seraflex thread, too. Cheers 😊

@madeleineschwarrtz7433 2 ай бұрын

I am trying to replace a zipper in a knit/spandex sweatshirt....it has a facing....I have way too many puckers... Do you have a hack for this job that will make my life easier... I.am.at wits end!!!! TIA Madeleine

@DowntownTailoring 2 ай бұрын

Hi Madeleine Yes. You can try to use interfacing. And then, in top of that, you can make a stay stitch right beside where you are going to stitch your zipper. Don’t pull the fabric as you sew. Good luck 🤞🤞🤞

@madeleineschwarrtz7433 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your advice..I will pet you know how I.make put...the job is due Monday!!🙏🙏🙏