No Serger, No Problem! Find Out How to Sew Knits on Your Sewing Machine

[@judim5379]

Thank you for acknowledging not every one has a serger like 99.9% of any sewing tutorial

[@SeamworkVideo]

You bet!

[@solarwinds-]

Thank you for this! Short, simple, to the point, no side stories or gimmicks, just pleasantly well produced.

[@karina-hj5ov]

oh my god putting books to extend your workspace is genius!!! i will be using that forever now thank you

[@alisandrajezek9640]

Omg. Thank you for breaking this down clearly. I've had people be condescending to me that I didn't learn sewing when I was young from my family, but I really want to know more. This makes me feel like I have the ability to give it a shot.

[@georgycolson9671]

You absolutely do! I learned mostly on my own...I think it's the best way to go!

[@velvetvert9431]

Great tutorial, thanks! I don't like serged edges and when sewing wovens I happily enclose all my seams for a pretty interior finish. So I was looking for some notes for how to achieve a beautiful interior on knits, and this fits the bill. I'll be looking more closely at the stitches available on my machine.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad this video was helpful!

[@k3of5ks]

All great tips. Walking foot is a game changer.

[@tracyroland4443]

Thank you for this instructional video! It was clear and straightforward. I didn't have to fast forward through jokes and long stories to get to what I needed to know. We all know how frustrating it is to be excited to work on a project, need quick instruction, but have to wade through fluff to get the answers. Of course, I tend to be rather impatient in those moments 😅

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@sandrinou1329]

I must sew a hem in a knit yarn fabric sweatshirt. I hope all it goes good. I will use twins needles and long point straight.

[@inspiredthanksforsharing3766]

Best video on knit sewing so far! Thank you.

[@frizzalot]

Really straightforward and easy to understand tutorial. Thank you for giving me the confidence to keep going.

[@SeamworkVideo]

You're very welcome!

[@christinaconway4476]

Wow! Great job being concise and very informative. Now I’m going to tackle a knit skirt for summer😀

[@SeamworkVideo]

Yay! Happy sewing!

[@dkoehler0214]

Clear and to the point, thank you so much!!💜

[@melindamercier6811]

Those tips at the end are SO helpful! Thank you!

[@barbarahippe1476]

Agree with previous Sewists. A clear, concise and helpful tutorial. I am a quilter who sews cottons almost exclusively, but wish to replace the waistband on a favorite knit skirt. Will give it a go!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Wonderful! Good luck with the waistband replacement!

[@katet.3543]

This was great, thank you!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brittany16950]

After watching your video, I have far more confidence that I can do this! Thank you!

[@0rommel0]

Thank you for the clear and useful instructions! 👍I've always been afraid to sew knit as I don't have a serger but I feel I can have a go at it now.

[@SeamworkVideo]

A serger is handy, but it's definitely not required to sew knits, or even to finish woven seams. Save those knit scraps to experiment and find what works best for you and your sewing machine!

[@SyllGG]

Amazing video. So much useful info in a short amount of time. Thank you

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cara5453]

This is such a good tutorial! Thank you for sharing!

[@shoo1963]

Thank you! That was so reassuring

[@donnamcmano5615]

Loved it learnt lots, I be sewing for many years.

[@chimknee]

Thank you.

[@SeamworkVideo]

You're welcome!

[@ddcrowley]

What a helpful video! Thank you so much.

[@juliac4442]

Really useful video!!!

[@SeamworkVideo]

So glad it was helpful!

[@uppereast74]

Great tutorial. I'm about to try out sewing knits. Your video is clear and concise, but doesn't skimp on detail. Thank you.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wisecanadianwoman]

This was so very helpful. Thank you!

[@SeamworkVideo]

You are so welcome!

[@RoeRoe123]

Great information! Thank you so much. I'm trying to learn to sew knits without a serger or overlock machine.

[@SeamworkVideo]

So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Thank you so much very good information❣️🪡✂️🧵

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brandismith7317]

So good!🙏🏾

[@debray9419]

Great Video 😊

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks for watching!

[@beahwatson]

very helpful, thank you :)

[@chiokeherbert4463]

You are my heart thank you for this so much I did not know from school

[@louisefarrugia8372]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@SeamworkVideo]

You're very welcome!

[@samanthamcivor6516]

This was the most helpful video!!!!! I feel so much more confident trying this out, after purchasing a couple things first!!!

[@eileencordova3321]

Great video!! Simple instructions and easy to understand!!!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you!

[@Tealeafsong]

Thank you! I learned so much :)

[@SeamworkVideo]

I'm so glad!

[@janemills7636]

A really clear explanation, thanks so much, I'm now not so afraid !!!!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad it helped! You can do it!

[@nikahopper2178]

This is wonderful! Thank you this was so clear and thoughtful .

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@love0818able]

Wow

[@Wrightn221]

Thanks so much!

[@SeamworkVideo]

You're welcome!

[@Sharolynn10]

@3:24- can you go into more detail about how to do that hem stitch? How do you get zig zag on one side and the straight twin needle stitch on the other? Thanks you

[@SeamworkVideo]

That's all done with the twin needle! The bobbin thread creates a zagzag on the wrong side.

[@lamejoramor336]

Can you use a straight stitch if you lightly pull on the fabric from behind and from the front of the fabric as it passes under the presser foot?

[@SeamworkVideo]

This technique will work ok for more stable knits with not much stretch, but knits with a lot of stretch will put too much stress on the straight stitch seam. I'd recommend experimenting with test fabric!

[@maribelalgarin9750]

New to sewing. And I ordered a lot of knit fabric instead of woven fabric. I am making book sleeves and small backpacks. Can I use the knit fabric to make these items? Or is the knit fabric better to use for clothes?

[@SeamworkVideo]

Because of the stretch of a knit fabric, it isn't usually suitable for projects that require more stability, like backpacks. If you use your knits for clothes, you'll want to make sure you're using them with a pattern that is intended for knit fabric so that your finished garment will be sized correctly. You'll also want to pay attention to the stretch chart on the pattern to make sure your knit has the right amount of stretch for that pattern.

[@jadestar473]

Thank you for this information. Can you tell me, what is the knit that you are using for this video? Please. Thank you.

[@SeamworkVideo]

It's an interlock!

[@darleneappleman3911]

Ive got a walking foot for my janome

[@SeamworkVideo]

Nice. The walking foot is very handy when sewing knits!

[@k8mlewis]

Thank you for this video! When you trim the fabric close to the zig zag stitch, will that ensure it won’t fray? I’m new to sewing with knit fabrics and this surprised me that the raw edge is finished just by cutting??

[@SeamworkVideo]

Most knit fabrics don't fray (part of their magic)! The trimming just reduces some bulk.

[@k8mlewis]

@@SeamworkVideo wow! So cool. Thank you for your reply!!

[@zelphiaellerson6283]

I'm totally distracted by your top!!! Did you sew it yourself? Is there a pattern?

[@ByHilaryJordan]

It looks like the Seamwork Bo top. 😊

[@zelphiaellerson6283]

@@ByHilaryJordan Thank you soooo much!!!!

[@ByHilaryJordan]

@@zelphiaellerson6283 you're welcome!! It's a super quick make too. I made one a couple months ago.

[@SeamworkVideo]

It's the Seamwork Bo! Sienna documented making it on our Instagram if you'd like to know more about it: instagram.com/stories/highlights/17887923088515602/

[@zelphiaellerson6283]

@@SeamworkVideo Will check it out! Thanks so much!

[@simonecarvallhoartes2614]

👍👍

[@wellthisisnice]

💗

[@annadrake5172]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@SeamworkVideo]

You're welcome!