Sewing Stretch-Knit without a Serger / Overlocker

[yesicap416]

extremely helpful =] thanks =]

[gypsytribal]

great video! i have tried all this and my knits just get stuck in one spot. the fabric definitely doesn't move on it's own like this, and it's driving me insane! i checked that the feed dog is going up and down and it is. i don't know why this isn't working for me....grrrrr! help?

[Knittingand]

@gypsytribal Have you checked that your walking foot is working properly? Other things you might need to try are making sure the weight of your ballpoint or stretch knit needle is right for the weight of your fabric, if the thread is the right weight as well and if you're using a new needle. Also if you start too close to the beginning or the edge it can get stuck.

[Mane2231]

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I'm looking for video games about fashion. I know there's Fashion Flight and the Fashion Fantasy Game, but are there any others? In particular, I'm looking for something that has a sewing center like the Fashion Fantasy Game.

[GiveOrLooseIt]

TOP! :)

[manasikashyap]

Very helpful tutorial, especially about the setup required!

[JsEstar]

what kind of sewing machine do you have?

[Knittingand]

@JsEstar I have a 12 year old brother embroidery machine. It's called a Super Galaxie 2000 here in Australia but it was known in the US as the ULT 2000, I believe.

[qwerky1309]

I've been having sewing lessons and I didn't know you had to use a special stretch foot, so that's very useful! I get the zig zag stitch (I was taught that too), but how do you neatly finish the edges of the seams without an overlocker?

[1slamicLife]

Great tutorial! Thank you very much.

[MrGuy247]

Great instructional video. Very helpful. Sorry I accidentally hit the dislike button by mistake and I don't know how to undo it.

[Utauhoshina100]

@MrGuy247 you can try clicking the 'like' button.

[PlyometricExercises]

Thanks for the video. What sewing machine do you recommend for a first time sewer that is going to only sew stretchy material but doesn't want to spend a lot of money?

[TheBritterica]

Thanks so much for the video! Very informative!

[soopi49]

great stuff!!! it is delivered so clearly and the video was great.

thanks so much

[Knittingand]

@soopi49 Thanks :)

[Grimberlyn]

Thank you so much for a truly informative, well-thought-out video on sewing stretch! I wish I'd seen your video 2 months ago when I first started sewing my daughter's skate dresses!!

[Grimberlyn]

Thank you so much for a truly informative, well-thought-out video on sewing stretch! I wish I'd seen your video 2 months ago when I first started sewing my daughter's skate dresses!!

[Grimberlyn]

Thank you so much for a truly informative, well-thought-out video on sewing stretch! I wish I'd seen your video 2 months ago when I first started sewing my daughter's skate dresses!!

[tmrippey1]

Where can I buy this walking foot for my Brother (XL-3100) machine? Thank you so much for posting this and helping me see how easy this can be.

[tmrippey1]

Thank you for sharing this video. I've been trying figure this out since my serger tension is driving me crazy. I know I can do this now with my overlock. Cheers.

[Knittingand]

@tmrippey1 Your local sewing machine shop or repairer should be able to help you find one.

[misssunshineboo]

This is so helpful, thanks! Exactly what I needed to know!

[suzannesart]

Thanks for your video!

[netgrrrl]

Thanks so much--as a beginner stretch fabric sewer, this was extremely useful! Wish me luck!

[hsmxmom]

thank you for this video. Do you have a video or tips for making a hem with spandex type fabric? I need to make a dance costume and don't have a serger and I'm worried that when I make the turned under, 1/4 inch hem that it will be messy. Any tips you have will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[nevroth]

Thank you!! I'm going to get me a walking foot now. I made a skirt with just a regular ol' foot and straight stitch and the fabric's all puckered and it even ripped in two places where the gores are attached (but it has lasted quite a few months). I didn't know any better, but I do now! I'm taking the skirt apart and will sew it the right way now. THANK YOU!!

[calliegal235]

Thank you so much for taking the time to teach so well anyone who is interested in learning this sewing skill. I really appreciate this free help!

[monicatovar]

where can I get that foot for my singer

[conanabanana02]

Thank you for this video! I'm trying my hand at making some wrap dresses for the fall and I'm not familiar with using a stretchier material. This helps tremendously!

[12345uh9]

will it still work with a regular foot?

[Knittingand]

@12345uh9 No, a regular foot stretches the fabric

[sohcahtoa1970]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[eugenetswong]

Hi. Great job. You spoke very clearly. Thank you for your hard work!

When sewing tights, are we supposed to use a certain kind of thread? I've noticed that sewing with polyester or ordinary nylon thread doesn't seem to allow for a proper stretch.

[Knittingand]

@eugenetswong The zig zag stitch is what lets it stretch. You don't need any particular kind of thread.

[DannyMcLane]

this is awesome! thanks for being right to the point and very clear =o)

[geribarr]

Fabulous Thank you, now I can use up all my stretch fabrics and buy stretch fabrics with confidence that I can make a lovely one off outfit! Wonderful!

[ZQuilter]

Good video. Thank you =]

[tempis82]

just what i needed - found it on burdastyle - thanks!

[weinsfam]

This was a great video. Thanks!

My machine has a 'knit stitch'. I noticed yours did too (shown at 1:02, fourth stitch from left, top row) - could I get the same results with this stitch?

[Knittingand]

Yep, mine has several stretch stitches. Unfortunately they make thinner stretch knit fabrics all wavy. I don't mind that on a seam that's always stretched (tights for example), but it doesn't look good on something that has to stretch and then go back into shape.

[icanhaspopsicle]

Thanks for the video! I've been wanting to know how to sew knits on a regular machine, and didn't know the right foot for the job :D

By the way, who makes your machine, and what's the name of it?

[Knittingand]

It's a Brother Super Galaxie 2000 embroidery machine, I think it was called the ULT 2000 or something in the US. It's about 11 years old but aside from slight tension issues with the embroidery it's a decent machine. You need to use REALLY good thread for large embroideries though.

[janarosem]

Great video, thanks!

[qasl1234]

I am going to use jersey fabric for a top I am making. The directions say to stretch the fabric by hand if using single stitch. If you use zig-zag it says to use a narrow stitch , medium length, trim to 1/4 " and overcast edges together by machine, whatever that means. I have an old 401a Singer.

[Knittingand]

To overcast the edges you can just zig-zag over them :)

[jcthreadz]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[Tizimare]

Thanks for this video. Just what I was looking for.