Machine reinforcing steek

How to reinforce a steek using a sewing machine.

[@shannanichols133]

You did an excellent job setting up the actions, providing tips, etc. Thank you so much. Here I go....

[@malubarros5652]

boa noite gostei

[@stephanieverpeut3152]

What method for steeking would you recommend for an alpaca & wool blend? It is a bit slippery.

[@jjones209]

I think this machine reinforcement method would work just fine for an alpaca/wool blend. The machine stitching will keep the stitches in check. The next option would be to reinforce by hand if you are afraid of putting the fabric through the machine. The crochet method would also work, but I might be sure to have more than one stitch between each crochet line, so you have an extra “buffer” of stitches. I hope this answer helps you!

[@stephanieverpeut3152]

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[@stephanieverpeut3152]

@@jjones209 Thank you very much. I think I will follow your advice : to try machine stitching... and if i have difficulties, i'll try the second option (but not the third). I have wet blocked the cardigan before trying the steek (it is a sandwich steek and my first time steeking), as i think the machine method might not allow elasticity) Many thanks for your advice and Merry Christmas.

[@joyceajones]

If you have already tried it, I hope it worked out well for you. If not, good luck!

[@stephanieverpeut3152]

@@joyceajones Yes, it worked out perfectly with the machine steek. My sister also gave me a good advice : to tape the knitting fabric to prevent extension of the fabric while sewing. Many thanks!

[@ShelbShock]

So if you have reinforced it correctly, after you cut there is NO chance of it starting to unravel? I'm about to try an afterthought steek all the way up a sweater and I'm just horrified, hahaha

[@joyceajones]

If done correctly, the sewing machine stitching will be enough to secure it. See if you can allow yourself a few knit stitches between the rows of machine stitches. That gives extra security. Of course this works best on a yarn that can "hold its own" as opposed to a slippery yarn. Good luck!

[@sexyeyes82jsd]

What is it that you are making?

[@joycejones77]

It's a small sampler I created for a mini course that is available through The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA.org). The course covers different methods of incorporating steeks, shaping near steeks (used at armholes and necklines, for example), and finishing the inside.

[@fredsmith626]

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