Sewing with

Knits and Lightweight Fabrics

Knits

Don’t need to fit the garment as precisely because of the stretch

Very comfortable to wear

Knits

Construction Techniques:– Seam has to stretch just like the fabric– Stretch the fabric slightly as you sew– Certain seams can be sewn on the serger

machine– Reinforce some seams with a second seam close

to the first seam– If fabric snags, try a ball-point needle

Knits

Construction Techniques– Alternate stitching method – use a zigzag stitch at

.5– Most knits don’t ravel, so seam finishing is not

necessary– Machine hems using a twin needle is ideal – try

the cover lock stitch

Lightweight Fabrics

Test sewing and serging on a scrap of fabric Change the needle if fabric gets snagged Begin sewing the seam ½” from the end of

the fabric, then backstitch

Lightweight Fabrics

Seam finishes – if serging is not a good option, use pinking sheers or zigzag the seam allowance together.

Very sheer fabrics are best sewn using a French seam.

If your fabric puckers, use tissue paper as a stabilizer over and under your fabric as you sew.