Cutting Knit Fabrics: 6 Game-Changing Tips

Have you struggled cutting knits? Perhaps finding it hard to cut the pieces evenly, get stripes to match or maybe struggling to align the grainline properly to prevent the garment from looking twisted?
In this video I will the best tricks and simple methods for cutting knits.
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Topics covered:
1. Cut from the right side
2. How to tell right side from wrong side on knits
3. Follow the rib or weft, not the "selvedge"
4. Don't let the knit fabric hang off the table
5. Tools for cutting knits
6. Cutting knits as a single layer
7. How to find the grainline on knits
8. Use pattern weights or pin sparingly
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[@carylwainscott9345]

Thanks for sharing your tips, especially about not using the 'selvedge' to measure. Sometimes to locate the grainline I will pull out my phone and choose the zoom setting. I almost always have my phone close by.

[@mainredcat4582]

When locating the grainline, your advice to follow the rib and don't assume the fabric was cut straight was very eye-opening to me. I always had assumed the edge was straight and I didn't understand why the grain was often so far off on my cut pieces. Now I know! Thank you so much for this very helpful information.

[@SherylFZsmom]

Thank you for these tips. My favorite and most helpful to me was how to place my pattern on the fabric and lining up the grainline. This is one of the reasons I haven't started with my pattern yet. This is so much easier.

[@skywatcher8045]

Thank you for those simple but effective tips on handling knits fabrics. Appreciated

[@Bevaboo]

I'm about to embark on my first dress for myself, and I've spent more money than anyone ought to spend when making their first dress. Because I'm difficult like that. I'd hate to waste all that money. My husband would hate it even more! Thank you so much for your tips.

[@kathybrigger9431]

Awesome video. I have a beautiful serger that I only use on edges and hems. I have been totally intimidated by knit and I have been sewing 65 years. I think I am going to give it a go. I am going to watch several of your videos. You are a good teacher. Thank you for sharing.

[@marvelx8173]

Oh I love the idea of placing tape on one side of the fabric!! I get into trouble once I am into my project of knowing which is right side with some fabrics. A small piece of tape will help fix that problem.

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! I bought ten yards of a sweater knit in hopes of a warm and cozy capsule, these tips will be used!

[@yume152]

Love your video! it's so educational! I bought a big roll of textured drape fabric which doesn't stretch but shifts in shape, if that makes any sense. It is good to learn about folding the grainline and using tape to mark the right/wrong side! I made this mistake yesterday and cut two of the same side.

[@nancynewlin]

The Kai scissors are phenomenally sharp.

[@melissawest304]

As always, super efficient and awesome coverage on knits. Thanks so much.

[@ccrichbourg]

Thank you, concise and very helpful!

[@amyeklund746]

Thank you for these tips! Stone coasters work pretty well for pattern weights.

[@janiewarre9941]

I love your instructions. You have been so helpful

[@laurajones4088]

Johanna, thanks for these great tips!

[@maritesfontanosa1114]

Great video , thank you for sharing.

[@ljwilliams755]

Johanna, thanks for some great tips!

[@kellykochut3628]

Thank you love your tutorials 💓

[@constancee.1832]

Super helpful video -- thanks!

[@lindabridges445]

Thank you 😊