Sewing with Sweater Knits: Fun and Easy!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- Are you afraid of sewing with knits and upcycling sweaters? Don’t be! Gain confidence and skills in working with sweaters by learning how to sew with sweater knits. In this video, I’m using a FREE pattern from Mood Fabrics (see below) and a beautiful sweater knit (also see links below!).
Mood Fabrics Boxwood Hoodie FREE Pattern: www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-...
Mood Fabrics sweater knits: shorturl.at/mvCEF
Joann Fabrics sweater knits: www.joann.com/ca/search/?q=sw...
Vogue Fabrics sweater knits: www.voguefabricsstore.com/Fab...
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My serger - an old Kenmore
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0:00 Intro
3:01 The Pattern
7:17 Cutting
9:38 Interfacing
11:34 Shoulder and Neckline
20:54 Sleeves
23:37 Hemline and Side Seams
26:37 Taking in the Sides
28:24 Cuffs
31:23 Bottom Edge
33:31 Twin Needle
40:08 Finished!
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I do love your teaching style. You explain things clearly without lots of " filler talk" and no music... bliss!
Couldn't agere more! Love your inspiring videos. Greetings from Laila in Denmark
Sorry: agree
Totally agree , addictive watching , I’ve learned so much
I agree too.
I've been sewing since 1957 and never once did it enter my mind that I could do anything with sweaters! I have altered one or two now, and it's so much fun. I really like the way you give teaching style instructions. I love sewing, but there is a special place in my heart for upcycling from thrift store finds.
I love the twin needle effect!! Thank you for showing that. I was holding my breath to see how you pivot with two needles. Lovely tunic style sweater, a nice layering piece. You are so calm when sewing. Mine usually requires more swearing.
😅 lol ... me too ... on the swearing! 😂
Haha, I love that.🤣
Wow! I can’t tell you how many little tips and tricks I picked up during this video! You are a phenomenal teacher!
Excellent video and instruction. I learned so much from watching this, not only about sewing with sweater knits, but sewing in general. Thank you.
I just did a sweater up cycling that was inspired by your videos.
I have a cozy solid color pullover that the sleeves were too short. I found a skein of multicolored yarn at the thrift store (for fifty cents!) that had the sweater color. After removing the narrow knit cuff, I crocheted new longer cuffs. I then steeked the sweater and made it a cardigan and added a crocheted band. Since I still had some yarn left I made a patch pocket to tie it all together. I love it.
That is awesome!
Great tutorial Catherine. You are such a great teacher.
Catherine, I've been sewing since long before you were born but I enjoy watching each and every one of your videos. Anyone would be fortunate to have you teach them about textiles and sewing. You have a way of making it seem so achievable. FYI - Nick of Time Textiles is a great source for sweater knit fabric.
Your teaching style is SO good, that you give us confidence to do projects. This is not a beginner project in my opinion, but your step by step, clear instructions would empower a beginner for sure.
I haven’t done garment sewing in years…watching you makes me consider returning to it. Thanks for your inspirational video!
Your sweater looks great on you.
Thank you for sharing how to sew with sweater knits. You are a wonderful teacher. Your sweater is beautiful!!! I love watching all your videos. God bless you.
You are the best teacher ever!❤
Great video. And I love how you and so talented yet you don't always sounds sure of yourself and you make some mistakes that the rest of us do too. And your not afraid of going back and fixing them. Makes you so much more relative. Thank you
That v neck shape is just right and i appreciate the facing tutorial as well, nicely done.
Looks great, you're relaxing to watch and your voice is really calming, I often struggle to sleep, so watch your content in the wee hours. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, I love to sew and have learnt loads about upcycling clothes.
The V-neck and the rounded hem looks really nice on the top. The fabric is beautiful.
This was such an informative tutorial. Knits are something I'm just starting to try. You have wiped away many of my fears. I can't wait to get started. I've been saving some ruined knits (stains) to use for practice pieces as I gain confidence doing this new talent, sewing with knits. Thank you so much, for being such a great teacher.
Now I know how to use a twin needle! Thank you for walking out this step. Everyone just assumes you know how to do it. Cute sweater make. I notice that I’m buying fewer patterns and fabric because what you have taught us is sinking in. Making a drawstring back pack out of a old windbreaker. Wish me luck :-)
I saw this video & was really looking forward to sitting down and savouring every moment. I love seeing jumpers(UK) being created and altered. That looks so good Catherine and blue suits you so well that I imagine there is some Danish in your ancestry 😊 well done. It's fabulous.
I always learn something new when I watch your videos! ❤❤❤
I also adore using clips, especially with knits and slippery and delicate fabrics.
Thank you for encouraging people to sew and upcycle knits!
That is so cute!!! And, if you don't want to wear a shirt under, there is a bra by Lunaire that gives the look of a lace camisole, having a panel across between the cups. They come in a pale blue that would be awesome under your sweater. There is a vanilla color but I think that wouldn't be so good with the white. I knit and yes it's scary to cut them! LOL. Thanks for the boost. OOPS I didn't realize I had left another comment!
Cute! Looks so much easier when you do it! 😂☺️
I’m always so impressed by your method for teaching and explaining with hints and tips. I learn so much from you. Your sweater turned out super!
Absolutely amazing and phenomenal. You are just the best. I've learned so much and you just make it seem so easy 🥰🥰
You are such a great teacher,so clear. Xxx
Wow, ANOTHER amazing tutorial! So informative, so thorough and so very helpful!!!!
Love your tutorials and have recommended you a number of times.
Sew helpful!
This turned out beautiful. Thank you for all you do!
Nice job. Love the length, v-neck & especially the twin needle stitching.
Yes I totally agree that this is a wonderful video with so many helpful tips. As someone who knits I have always been very fearful to cut into a sweater or any hand knit item. You have made me see things in a different light and this has opened up more possibilities to me. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us!
Love this video. The sweater looks great. Always learn something new from your videos.
Such a cute sweater. You've taught me so much watching your video's. I'm just learning how to make sweaters and sweat shirts so this video is helping me so much. Thanks!
Thanks! I just love your teaching style and I love watching your videos! Thanks for taking the time to make these.
Thanks so much for your SuperThanks, Robin! Your kindness is greatly appreciated!
I know this may sound weird but I think I know you from somewhere. You look very familiar.
This is so beautiful. I am definitely going to do one myself! I love the clips. So easy-to-use on fleeces and knits. I saw you use them and bought some.
Perfect! Can’t wait to learn about sweater knits!
I am lucky enough to have a cover stitch on my serger. But you have done a great job with the twin needles! Thanks for doing this tutorial.
Fabulous, you are such a great teacher, thank you so much x x x
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
Thank you! I had a fear of messing up the knit material. This really helps. You are a great teacher. I love your videos.
I'd love to know more about the quilted rainbow heart on your wall! I have a rainbow jelly roll, and that is exactly what I want to make with it! Thank you for putting out such great content with detailed instructions! I never got the chance to take sewing in high school and have always regretted it. Your videos make me feel like I'm getting the chance to make up for that. Thank you.
Thanks! I made that wall hanging in this video: th-cam.com/video/9kKHgDFleB8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=otLEtW8Zqe6j02NI
You are the best teacher! I have come back to your videos time and time again. Especially with the welt pockets tutorial. I don’t do them enough for them to stick in my brain, lol. Love your tips, and the whys about why something is done. Thank you❤
Ps the sweater is so cute
Fantastic tutorial & the sweater looks fabulous on you! Thanks🤗🇨🇦
You’re such a great instructor!
That’s such a pretty sweater knit!
I love how neatly you did your twin needling. Mine always tunnels.
The jumper turned out gorgeous!
Learnt so much in this tutorial, thank you. It looks lovely on.
Wonderful video. You give us confidence to attempt new techniques. Thank you.
I love this channel. Everything about it is perfect. You are so professional.
Thanks so much 😊
Love it ❤ great tips as always…thanks Catherine you’re the best 🎖️
Thank you Catherine for another really enjoyable video
Love your sweater. Looks very comfy. The idea of pivoting with needle up sounds very very scary but you made it look easy.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Looks beautiful on you and all the tips you give are very I formative 😊Thank you 😊
Thank you so much!
You are so good I learn so much watching you. Thank you for putting up what sewing machine you use. 😊
Inspirational as always! Thanks for this! You've somewhat demystified interfacing for me ❤
Great knit and cut! Perfect for tucking in only the front, too. Love!
So many good tips! Ive learned so much from your videos. ❤
This sweater is so cute and you made it look so easy to do.
Ahaha this is awesome, Catherine! Massive thanks for making knits not scary. 🙏🏼
Love it!! And the hints were so helpful! Thank you ❤️
Thanks!
Thanks so much for the SuperThanks, Julie! That means a lot! 🫶
I don’t know how you do it, but you always seem to put out a video when I’m in the middle of the very thing you’re teachingus! I had just looked up your V neck tutorial yesterday while making a sweater knit top, so this has given me ideas about going back to cut a curved hem before I finish it. Thanks, Catherine!
Love that!
Wow. Great sweater. Looks great on you! I’m a beginner and I’m going to try this! I just bought a double needle! You are a great teacher.
Thank you so much , fabulous instructions and video, you are a gem😊😊
I so wish that I had your confidence. I have only a low-end serger (overlocker in the UK ), that I haven’t really mastered. I should find it helpful if you would detail your serger settings when you use it. e.g. single or double needles, tension settings, stitch length and width, differential feed etc. Particularly tensions, which are the bane of my life. I have just bitten the bullet and reduced the size of a lightweight low V neck knit by making a seam centre back and front and I’m very pleased with the results. Thank you.
I can rarely find anything “off the peg” to fit me but it’s often possible to find quality items that need altering in charity shops. If I’ve paid less than £10 for something I’m not so wary about altering it unlike new things costing 4 or more times that.
Extremely helpful! Many thanks.
I LOVE this video… I appreciate your showing us how to do things the sweater is beautiful. I have made three of the boxwood hoodies… now I want to try this. Fitting is my most difficult thing. I wish I could come to your classroom and learn. ❤ Diann
Love it! Thanks, as always.
Nice! I'd wear that sweater.
Thanks for the video. Just in time. I am thinking of cloning a few favourite tops for home wear but have yet to start as the whole process seem overwhelming for me. You make it all seem so easy.
I bought a lovely pinkish sweater from Goodwill but then realized it is too short for my liking. I cut the sleeves off to make leggings-type pants for my granddaughter, but I'm not sure how to put it together. Can you do a video on that please?! I know that it also works for any long sleeve shirt. Thanks.
Lovely!
Your amazing. Love the sweater. So beautiful ❤
Thank you, super cute!
This was great! I always learn so much! I have a crazy huge sweater to remake. This helps a lot!
Brilliant !!! Most interesting !!
I love it
Such a great tutorial!!
Wow thank you soooooo much
I have shopped at Vogue Fabrics when they have their booth at Sew Expo in Washington State. I really like them and just ordered some cotton batiste online. They also have seasonal booklets that have fabric selections that have swatches. These are great to learn fabric content, so it makes it easier to order online. Order previous seasons and they are discounted.
Great info, thank you!
Cute top!
I've heard people talking about differential feeds being important to having success with knits (maybe not "sweater knits") They may be talking about sergers and I don't know about those. They use a walking foot on their regular machines. Why would some need these and some not? - Kelly
Wooooooot!
Oh my gosh!! I've been so afraid of sewing knits (especially sweater knits) and now I'm excited!
I'll look, but do you have a surger tutorial?
hi Catherine I love your upcycling video's so clear in instruction's and easy to follow, I sew how you shown how to change a pattern with a two piece pattern but could you do one about a dress pattern that has ragon sleeves and princess seams. i have a pattern that is 3sizes too small and not conferment to do with out guidance. much appreciated if you would do no worries if you are too busy still like all your tutorials on sewing and altering
Super, as always, Catherine! What alternatives to the tricot would work for the neckline, please? Thank you so much!
Thanks, Leslie! So glad you found this video helpful! If you're working with knits, it's good to have a yard or two of tricot on hand because it really is the best for those odd times when you want to interface a knit. They're also good for soft, silky woven fabrics too. A soft, lightweight non-woven interfacing would be the next best alternative.
That was fun and I love that knit you used for this project. How many yards did you end up using, and it was 58” wide?
Also, I think I’d cut a curved strip of that lightweight tricot and attach it to the hem before sewing.
It came out perfect and looks so pretty on you.
I used 1.5 yards, and yes it was about 58-60" wide. Thanks!
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Do you have a video or can you do a video on how to properly take all of our measurements and also how to properly mesure the crotch for sometimes when sewing pants or upcycling pants they don’t fit well waist/front crotch and waist/back crotch = waist/crotch in general!😮
Hi Catherine. Do you know what a clapper is ? It really helps with pressing knits. Thanks for the tutorial.
Love this video thank you. Can you tell me where you get the soap to mark fabric please?
It’s literally just the last sliver of a bar of regular soap.
Which serger do you like best? If you don’t mind saying. Love your videos
I love my old Kenmore serger, but if I had to get a new one, I’d get a BabyLock!
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Hello Catherine. Please tell me what you use to sharpen tailor's chalk or soap?Thank you
Catherine, when you sewed with the twin needle did you have to adjust the tension on your machine?
No need! The tension was fine as is.
I have a problem with the twin needle. The zigzag is always too tight.
Some machines let you loosen the tension on the bobbin. Mine doesn’t, but it hasn’t been a problem. Some machines also have a twin needle button and I’m wondering if that loosens the bobbin tension. I wish I knew what to do if neither is an option!
why so many ads!!? i did really enjoy your video
I think TH-cam is increasing the number and frequency of ads. I’m glad you still enjoyed it.
What kind of fabric, wool, cotton or...?
I'm pretty sure this one was a synthetic.
Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
Please, did you make/upcycle the cute top you're wearing in this? Do you have a pattern or tutorial? It's lovely ❤ xx
Thanks! I thrifted it in this video: th-cam.com/video/9kKHgDFleB8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=otLEtW8Zqe6j02NI
@@CatherineSews The link takes me to your rainbow heart quilt wall hanging? would you mind looking again, as it's just the style of top I'm after, but can never buy 'off the peg' Sx
@@Sarah-pw5vl Oh, whoops! Here's the right link: th-cam.com/video/_LiLIXluep8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mGGjyeIa4jy46XLT