I know this is for your students, but I was hoping you can help me out. Should ALL knit fabric be cut parallel to the selvage like this? I have cotton lycra and it seems to stretch the same both ways so I'm just wondering if it can be cut in either direction or if it still makes a difference. :)
Most tutorials say to lay out your pattern so that the direction of greatest stretch is going across your body and not up and down your body, so if your fabric stretches equally in both directions then you can just choose one direction or the other to lay out your patter pieces, but I would try to be consistent in placing your pattern pieces all in the same direction on your fabric.
Fantastic explanation, thank you so much, you've been a great help to someone who is new to knit fabrics. I'm following you from the Highlands of Scotland.
Currently sewing raglan shirts out of a light weight stretchy knit and I am learning a lot. I dislike the cutting stage because it's a trick to get it laying flat and to pin. I saw your pots and immediately knew what those were for because I have a set little of glass bowls I use. I appreciate seeing how you lay the fabric out, that helps. :)
You set the fabric WRONG sides together and that’s why you put the pattern face down. However, Most patterns suggest RIGHT sides together with pattern piece facing up. I think this is important for folks to know especially new sewers.
She did it that way to adjust the pattern to the floral pattern she wanted on her dress. I would have done the same thing she did and I have. That way, you get the pattern on the garment you want. This was an exception.
So there are two pattern pieces you cut on fold? I have just one that requires cut on fold which is the back and the front I cut only one. Should I follow the same method you use? I can't fit my maxi dress pattern on my fabric because the selvages are vertical and the dress passes the fold line. If that makes sense.
Typically you would either cut both front and back pieces on the fold OR cut the front on the fold and the back cut two mirrored and then sew a seam down the back. What pattern are you using?
@@lexymcnew863 M7386. There are only two pieces required to sew C but I don't understand why I can't fit them on grain. I don't think the fabric is correct for the pattern that I purchased because the selvages don't meet lengthwise. It has stripes.
I know this is for your students, but I was hoping you can help me out. Should ALL knit fabric be cut parallel to the selvage like this? I have cotton lycra and it seems to stretch the same both ways so I'm just wondering if it can be cut in either direction or if it still makes a difference. :)
I was hoping you had had a reply, Melissa!
Most tutorials say to lay out your pattern so that the direction of greatest stretch is going across your body and not up and down your body, so if your fabric stretches equally in both directions then you can just choose one direction or the other to lay out your patter pieces, but I would try to be consistent in placing your pattern pieces all in the same direction on your fabric.
This was very helpful...thank you
How can i get this lady phn number to show me how to lay out a mermaid dress on fabric on what grain u cut a mermaid dress
Fantastic explanation, thank you so much, you've been a great help to someone who is new to knit fabrics. I'm following you from the Highlands of Scotland.
which way has the biggest stretch?
I'm curious as to why you don't use a rotary cutter. Is there a good reason for that?
It may be her preference. Knit fabric is light and slippery. It might snag in cutting. Scissors are a better deal for that.
Currently sewing raglan shirts out of a light weight stretchy knit and I am learning a lot. I dislike the cutting stage because it's a trick to get it laying flat and to pin. I saw your pots and immediately knew what those were for because I have a set little of glass bowls I use. I appreciate seeing how you lay the fabric out, that helps. :)
Very informative!!
You set the fabric WRONG sides together and that’s why you put the pattern face down. However, Most patterns suggest RIGHT sides together with pattern piece facing up. I think this is important for folks to know especially new sewers.
She did it that way to adjust the pattern to the floral pattern she wanted on her dress. I would have done the same thing she did and I have. That way, you get the pattern on the garment you want. This was an exception.
So there are two pattern pieces you cut on fold? I have just one that requires cut on fold which is the back and the front I cut only one. Should I follow the same method you use? I can't fit my maxi dress pattern on my fabric because the selvages are vertical and the dress passes the fold line. If that makes sense.
Typically you would either cut both front and back pieces on the fold OR cut the front on the fold and the back cut two mirrored and then sew a seam down the back.
What pattern are you using?
@@lexymcnew863 M7386. There are only two pieces required to sew C but I don't understand why I can't fit them on grain. I don't think the fabric is correct for the pattern that I purchased because the selvages don't meet lengthwise. It has stripes.
Thank you. You are a good teacher.
Thank you!!!
This fabric is more suitable for making bed sheets