Johanna, you have grown in your video presence- by that I mean you seem even more confident and personable than a few years ago. I love your tips for not making mistakes when sewing knits.
Thank you so much, your comment made my day. Every time I take a break from TH-cam I’m a bit anxious about being in front of the camera again, so reading your feedback made me so happy 😊
Super overview of tips for sewing with knits. You hit all the important points. It's so important to test on those scraps you have before you use a technique. As you mentioned, each type of knit has its' own unique characteristics.
Your recommendation to cut each pattern piece out separately to be sure you’re on the straight of grain makes perfect sense. I never thought of that before.
Thanks for posting this. Nobody sews clothes in my area, except for one person and she insists she knows it all and her sewing is beautiful. It isn't and that person is just mean. Videos like this are the closest I get having in person interaction about sewing. All of what you mentioned should be taught in American basic sewing classes but isn't. 😢 I like to use 3/4 inch clear elastic for stabilizing seams. Works with an color and American seam allowances are a bit small at 5/8th inch. I recently switched to the stretch thread for knits and stretch wovens. A total game changer and outstanding results. If you forget to do even a slight zig zag and end up a straight, the thread won't break. I have a knit stitch on my conventional machine that is a zig zag but looks like a straight stitch. I do punch holes into my patterns on the grain line to make sure that it exactly matches the stripes. I create a full front and back of the pattern for cutting and individually cut the sleeves. Jorgen recently told me that the biggest difference between my home sewn and higher brands of ready to wear is that my construction is of higher quality and looks nicer. I didn't think that he paid attention to my sewing.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I mostly sew t shirts to wear around the house because I can't make anything good enough to wear out. I need more practice and you've given me enough information and confidence to try more. Thanks again!
Thank-you, I found this video really helpful. I'm going to venture into sewing knits a little more seriously. Your book is definintely in my future. 🌷 Bernadette
Yes! Maybe now my long detour into quilting will allow a lane for garment sewing again. Lightbulb moment: check that my serger needles are ballpoint or stretch. Never ever thought of that. Dah!
Awesome tips Johanna. I am still a bit nervous about sewing with knits and always gravitate to woven fabrics. So these tips will help me overcome that resistance and hopefully become more adventurous with my sewing. I have some great knit patterns and knit fabrics in my stash I want to try but keep putting it off. So here goes….😊
These tips are even helpful for ready to wear! I had a dress that I loved, but it was four way stretch, so the side seams would stretch terribly if I tried to use the pockets. I had remembered what I had heard you say one time about that, so I sewed a piece of ribbon down both sides. Now no stretching!
Hej Johanna! Jag ville bara säga att jag aldrig behövt använda stretchnål eller jerseynål, bara universalnål. Jag har sytt i alla typer av stretchtyger sen över 40 år. Även tunna polyesterstretchtyger till trosor… När jag började sy till min nyfödda lilla tjej 1982 pratades det inte ens om särskilda nålar, bara olika grovlek, så därför märkte jag aldrig något problem och fortsatte bara. Däremot blir det problem med uddstött nål, så jag byter till ny nål då och då och även grovlek efter behov. I min Overlock har jag också universalnålar.
Hej Eva! Bra poäng. En universalnål är faktiskt också en ballpoint, glömde säga det. Men en stretchnål har en lite rundare spets än universalnålen. Jag tycker stretchnålarna funkar bättre än universal när det gäller framförallt tunnare tyget, men som sagt viktigast är ju att testa!
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Johanna, you have grown in your video presence- by that I mean you seem even more confident and personable than a few years ago. I love your tips for not making mistakes when sewing knits.
Thank you so much, your comment made my day. Every time I take a break from TH-cam I’m a bit anxious about being in front of the camera again, so reading your feedback made me so happy 😊
Your videos are absolutely amazing! I literally just want to sit and binge watch all them. You’re such a good teacher! Thank you!!
Excellent tips! Even though I have been sewing for nearly 50 years, I’ve made these mistakes. Thanks, Johanna!
Super overview of tips for sewing with knits. You hit all the important points. It's so important to test on those scraps you have before you use a technique. As you mentioned, each type of knit has its' own unique characteristics.
The zig zag straight stitch is on your machine for a reason. It's not just for sewing lingerie. I also use it for the seams on knit fabric.
Your recommendation to cut each pattern piece out separately to be sure you’re on the straight of grain makes perfect sense. I never thought of that before.
Thanks for posting this. Nobody sews clothes in my area, except for one person and she insists she knows it all and her sewing is beautiful. It isn't and that person is just mean. Videos like this are the closest I get having in person interaction about sewing. All of what you mentioned should be taught in American basic sewing classes but isn't. 😢
I like to use 3/4 inch clear elastic for stabilizing seams. Works with an color and American seam allowances are a bit small at 5/8th inch.
I recently switched to the stretch thread for knits and stretch wovens. A total game changer and outstanding results. If you forget to do even a slight zig zag and end up a straight, the thread won't break. I have a knit stitch on my conventional machine that is a zig zag but looks like a straight stitch.
I do punch holes into my patterns on the grain line to make sure that it exactly matches the stripes. I create a full front and back of the pattern for cutting and individually cut the sleeves.
Jorgen recently told me that the biggest difference between my home sewn and higher brands of ready to wear is that my construction is of higher quality and looks nicer. I didn't think that he paid attention to my sewing.
😳You said you've been sewing for over 40 years? You ARE NOT over 40! Looking good my friend! 🤩
Thank you! I hit the big five o a couple of years ago. Times flies for sure 😊
@@Thelaststitch No way. Well, you look great.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I mostly sew t shirts to wear around the house because I can't make anything good enough to wear out. I need more practice and you've given me enough information and confidence to try more. Thanks again!
love watching your videos and reading your books and now the podcast. so informative
I too have made these mistakes.Thank you for all your tips and your books are sooooo good.
Your sewing room is super. So is your advice!
Thank-you, I found this video really helpful. I'm going to venture into sewing knits a little more seriously. Your book is definintely in my future. 🌷 Bernadette
I do mostly quilting but have decided to make a few knit shirts. Thanks for the tips.
Yay, all the best with your knit T-shirts project, they are so great to make
Thank you again for a wonderful video! ❤❤❤❤
Yes! Maybe now my long detour into quilting will allow a lane for garment sewing again. Lightbulb moment: check that my serger needles are ballpoint or stretch. Never ever thought of that. Dah!
Awesome tips Johanna. I am still a bit nervous about sewing with knits and always gravitate to woven fabrics. So these tips will help me overcome that resistance and hopefully become more adventurous with my sewing. I have some great knit patterns and knit fabrics in my stash I want to try but keep putting it off. So here goes….😊
Yay, you can do it!
Great information!
These tips are even helpful for ready to wear! I had a dress that I loved, but it was four way stretch, so the side seams would stretch terribly if I tried to use the pockets. I had remembered what I had heard you say one time about that, so I sewed a piece of ribbon down both sides. Now no stretching!
That’s such a great point, and shows that even in RTW they pick the wrong fabric for a design, so happy to hear you found a solution
Great video!
I have to rewatch all your knit videos before going forward with the vintage knit tops I bought from Kwik Sew. Hoping for success!!
Yay, Kwik Sew made such great patterns, I have several in my stash
Thank you for this and all your videos. Always helpful and I share with my daughter who loves to sew too.
Thank you 😊
Thank you!
Excellent tips! I just made one of them yesterday (just before this video came out). 😅 Well, I hope I’ll learn and remember your tips next time.
Thank you, there is always a next time when it comes to sewing 😀
Great tips. Your latest book on knits has also been helpful!
Great tips - thanks !
I been following you with the podcast, it’s great and have 2 of your books. Thank you
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Thank you!!!😊
Thank you so much for this
Hej Johanna! Jag ville bara säga att jag aldrig behövt använda stretchnål eller jerseynål, bara universalnål. Jag har sytt i alla typer av stretchtyger sen över 40 år. Även tunna polyesterstretchtyger till trosor… När jag började sy till min nyfödda lilla tjej 1982 pratades det inte ens om särskilda nålar, bara olika grovlek, så därför märkte jag aldrig något problem och fortsatte bara. Däremot blir det problem med uddstött nål, så jag byter till ny nål då och då och även grovlek efter behov. I min Overlock har jag också universalnålar.
Hej Eva! Bra poäng. En universalnål är faktiskt också en ballpoint, glömde säga det. Men en stretchnål har en lite rundare spets än universalnålen. Jag tycker stretchnålarna funkar bättre än universal när det gäller framförallt tunnare tyget, men som sagt viktigast är ju att testa!