Sewing with Knit and Jersey Fabrics

We know that sewing with knit and jersey fabrics can be a nerve wracking prospect, but there are so many reasons to give them a try. They are easy to fit, comfortable, don't need hemming and actually sewing them just isn't as hard as you might think. We'll take you through all of our top tips for getting great results on a sewing machine including which sewing machine needles, feet and stitches to use plus which tapes and interfacing to use. We'll also give you tips on how to choose the right fabric and patterns. We'll give you a quick overview of overlockers and coverstitch machines too, although this video will show it isn't necessary to have one to enjoy sewing these fabrics. You can find all of the products we mention on our site and the links are below:

► Sew Essential

► Sew Essential blog

► Top tips for sewing jersey necklines

► Patterned stretch jersey fabrics

► Plain stretch jersey fabrics

► Ball point needles

► Stretch needles

► Twin needles

► Sewing machine accessories (for extension tables and walking feet)

► Overlockers and coverstitch machines

► Stay tape for shoulder seams

► Narrow 6mm ribbon

► Stretch interfacing white

► Stretch interfacing black

► Bias tape charcoal

► Bias tape white

► Clear elastic

► Woolly nylon thread and

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