Sewing with stretchy fabrics: My favorite hacks!

Sewing with knits or other stretchy fabrics can be tricky and scary for some people. In this video I give you some tips and tricks to get better results. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Read my blog post on our sewing blog as well. More info there about the fabric types!
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Sewing with stretch fabrics can be somewhat of a challenge. For a beginner it can even be a little scary and a lot of clothes are made of stretch fabrics
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[@ioannagrand2953]

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[@MadamSew]

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[@Erchyful]

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[@maggiewilson1601]

My first thought was “ you are so nice!” Great tips from a very sweet lady.

[@MadamSew]

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[@ianpinto6290]

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[@AgentPedestrian]

I am here because I'm hemming an incredibly stretchy bathrobe in the most hideous knit and I'm about to tear it apart in frustration

[@jamespodrasky1590]

I've been having such a hard time with stretch fabrics, but not anymore! Thank you so much!

[@MadamSew]

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[@morganandre1457]

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[@astrocat88]

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[@joanmacleod1362]

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[@margaretcapill3543]

Thank you so much, about to shorten an expensive jump suit that I want to wear for a party. You have the most calming teacher.

[@MegaRealMusik]

Your video is amazing!!! I'm 2 minutes in and I've already learnt so much! Your voice so soothing, very patient, real teaching quality. Thank you!

[@CatherineSews]

Yes! I love double needle hems on knit garments. Such a lovely finish.

[@MadamSew]

Thanks a lot!

[@aracelysee9665]

Thank you for this video! I bought some knit fabric months ago to make a dress for my daughter but have been terrified to work with the fabric. Can't wait to try it now using your tips!

[@nalodailec]

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[@finchbaby]

Wow this video is so relaxing! And also informative, thank you!

[@MadamSew]

Thank you!

[@pandoraross477]

Am about to start a project/dress with stretch fabric and this was extremely helpful. You have outlined potential problems and solutions. I am super enthused to get started now instead of forever putting this project off for fear of failure. Knowledge is a powerful thing and with experience will hopefully come confidence. Thank you Madam Sew.

[@MadamSew]

Thank you so much, this means a lot

[@robertanderson-ve1uv]

Thank you for the tips it will help me at a later stage of my new found hobby, great video and so calmly spoken through the whole demonstration.

[@Vc-ot1bt]

This is the best tutorial out of all the ones I've looked through today. Thank you so much. You've made the job I have to do possible now.

[@beccaadolph]

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[@laurigiese8885]

Thank you so much, i just purchased some very stretchy knit fabic for a dress and your tips gave me lots to think about.

[@manileimasingha8192]

Omg the machine settings did wonders. Thank you so much...

[@michellepoloat2268]

Very informative tips. Thankyou Madam Sew

[@dynan-spired6377]

Thank you! I had just started sewing on a scrap of stretchy before actually sewing my shirt and it was bunching. You solved it with a short zigzag and my Quilting foot. Thank you sharing your knowledge! ❤🍰

[@MadamSew]

Glad I could help!

[@sharonreid4773]

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[@SewAndTellwithDori]

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[@MadamSew]

Wonderful!

[@marycarter8874]

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[@DianaJakup]

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[@teresaluna1936]

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[@jeanettesmall4382]

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[@gardenboots7464]

How wonderfully helpful. Thank you :)

[@dawnharrold4474]

Thank you so much for this video it’s been one of the best most informative videos I’ve watched for sewing stretch fabric. I always wondered what that foot was in my set 😂. I’ve subscribed and will enjoy watching more 😊

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[@JES410]

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[@Kwantifye]

Excellent tutorial!

[@maggiesmith8261]

Some very good tips thank you so much

[@davilux]

Your demeanor is very calming.

[@MadamSew]

Thank You so much!

[@meerabakshi2676]

I visited for the first time and I am impressed with your very calm and sweet expressions to show how to work with stretchy material, giving lot more confidence for the beginners. I am working on a dress material that is very flexible and I am stuck at the point how to hem the slight curved bottom par tof the top. I will make sure what looks nice as a finishing hem line before I apply on the actual top that I am about to finish. Thanks for your wonderful tips. I subscribed to your channel.

[@MadamSew]

Thank you

[@katielove9932]

I love your advice and your teaching. You sound so nice and calm. You make sewing sound like no big deal to those of us who procrastinate on certain fabrics. Thank you and God Bless

[@MadamSew]

You are so welcome!

[@jillblack3841]

Thank you for the tips!❤

[@josiahpitman]

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[@mariecrowe8843]

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[@nelly42442]

Thank you for your tips

[@yoursconsciouslysneha]

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[@SamCanada1]

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[@MadamSew]

Thank You!

[@mariaboamah7135]

Thank you!

[@MsVictoriaWolfe]

Very helpful thank you 🙏

[@Omiu247]

Thank you so much for these amazing tips & for giving a visual demonstration & explaining each tip so well! This video has truly helped me understand more of the different techniques of stitching! Thank you!!

[@lisamarie8613]

I'm so excited to learn sewing from you!

[@MadamSew]

Thanks!

[@carolhellinger1564]

Thank you so much for creating this video! Your suggestions were very helpful to me in order to complete my project successfully.

[@MadamSew]

Glad I could help!

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[@FUUNNIIEEE]

Thank you for making this video I learned a lot. I have a sewing machine foot with a long bar on top but I never knew what it was used for or how to use it. Now I do. Thank you so much.

[@MadamSew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hayatcokacmasz3027]

Thank you very much, beautiful lady☺

[@donnabrown6218]

Your tips are a great help. Thank you

[@MadamSew]

You're welcome!

[@allthingsby_summer8542]

Great video thank you for posting! Do you have a tutorial on your material weights? They are the cutest!!

[@dhanghale2523]

Thank you mal🙏

[@AtHomeintheSun]

Thank you so much! 😭 The tip about adjusting the stitch length and width saved my project!

[@cloudcity00]

Thank you this was very helpful. I’m going to try make me some gaiter face mask with stretch fabric. 🥳

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[@6starrLynda]

Thank you for your tips. Please how do I body fit a stretchy dress, that has been my major issue in sewing🤦‍♀️

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[@MadamSew]

Aww thank you!!

[@varietyofree2471]

Thank you for this video!! NEW SUBSCRIBER! 🥰 I have a quick question... If I am cutting and sewing a split into a stretchy dress, do I still need to use a zigzag stitch for the split? Thank you again, I appreciate your help!! 😊

[@kamilearnotaite3551]

Hi, thanks for the video ✨🙏 great advice. As a professional sewer what would you recommend when getting a sewing machine for stretch fabrics? I love brother brand but not sure which one? Thanks so much in advance

[@BeaunaturelleFeb11]

This video was really helpful. Thank you. I’m new to sewing with knits, so I just wanted to ask you two quick questions about them 1) when gathering stretch knits, do you use a regular long straight stitch as you do with woven fabrics? 2) is there a special interfacing for them, or again is it just regular interfacing please? I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance.

[@naughtybynature6213]

You have such a soothing voice

[@MadamSew]

Thank you!!

[@Lilworrierstar]

Thank you x u lovely x

[@jatinderkaur7075]

Thanks dear I have to learn a lot. Thank u

[@MadamSew]

Glad to hear that

[@sophievautour8573]

when the thread* becomes bunched up, do you recommend to regulate the tension rather than change the foot? thank you!

[@manartarik4717]

Thank u so much dear that was really helpful💚. i have a problem with my sewing machine related to the bottom bobbin keeps piling up in certain areas makes me sew on the right side of the fabric. I donnu what to do.. can anyone tell me what should i do

[@markfalina9160]

My Brother CS 7000X does have specialty zig-zag stitches. Do you suggest any particular one or is it all trial and error?

[@ZupaTr00pa]

The lycra I've been using has been bunching up, skipping stitches and it seems the needle won't penetrate the fabric and will just bounce like a trampoline when the needle comes down. The only way I could stitch is if I pulled the lycra as tight as I could which makes keeping to a certain seam distance very hard. I'll have to try these tips and see how things go.

[@susanholton622]

Hi. Just wondered, if I want add elastic sew onto stretchy material how much more o I need to add for length please?

[@dynan-spired6377]

Oh and you have the exact machine I'm using! You are very healthy!

[@aureliatuffour7588]

Which lining would you recommend for stretch faric

[@ritukhanna1740]

You have a great aura about you 💖loved your tips

[@MadamSew]

Thank you so much!

[@AngeloLuis22]

It can use also for room divider?

[@Divsang360]

❤

[@benlarmouth]

What is the name of that specific fabric I want to buy bed sheets with this material with my purple bed is this Bamboo ?

[@kainatsyed5483]

Which number needle use for this type of febric???

[@hiranyakshudhawaghmare4938]

Can u plz give me link to buy strechty fabric

[@syedabbas7283]

Can u tell the numbers of the needles u show for jersey fabric for brother sewing machine.

[@gracewilson6476]

You can just use a straight stitch with a double-needle? My machine is very basic and doesn't have any fancy stitches. It has a zigzag but you can't adjust the stitch width. 😣 It does have the bobbin winder on top so I could put the second spool of thread there.

[@MadamSew]

Yes, sure, you can use a straight stitch with a double needle!

[@vrindhamahadevan8005]

Mam,i want to stitch polycotton fabric.which number needle ?

[@dorisoluchi887]

What footer will iuse if my sewing machine is butterfly.

[@dinemo5071]

I've always struggled with sewing stretchy fabrics! I always feel like it's stretching out as it sews! I've been sewing for decades..I've tried buying the special needles. I want to attempt making headbands again. Hopefully this time they'll look more professional.

[@MadamSew]

Hey! You can also check out our tutorial for making headbands: madamsew.com/blogs/sewing-blog/sew-your-own-twisted-head-band

[@dinemo5071]

Thank you for taking the time to reply!

[@mzluv6903]

Did I miss it??? What about stretch thread? Like eloflex??

[@zaynhoran12]

What’s this specific material called?

[@nickycarter-ess8324]

Thank you for this. In your last tip, you mention stabilising the hem a little. How would I do this with Lycra please?

[@MadamSew]

You could use fusible interfacing with a 2-way or 4-way stretch or starch spray.

[@nickycarter-ess8324]

@@MadamSew thank you

[@jameslord9447]

What is the fabric at 2:33?

[@alizazhang529]

How do you prevent the fabric getting jammed into the machine?

[@MadamSew]

This happens mostly when you start. I put a little piece of paper underneath the fabric and just sew through it and tear it away afterwards.

[@adenikeawoyemi2694]

Is the lining material you used also stretchy?

[@MadamSew]

yes, it is!

[@nharnharadjwoadenora1105]

I need a stretch fabric pls were can I get some

[@evelinnnnn]

Joanns fabrics store/Michaels/hobby lobby & some walmarts carry

[@karenaranas9255]

Maybe if I had had a calm instructor like you, I wouldn't dread sewing on a machine now. Do you have instruction videos on sewing stretchy knits by hand? Do you sew for people?

[@muratseyfiofficial]

Thanks for the useful tips! I have a question which might be stupid (sorry): when using stretch fabrics do you need to use a stretchy thread? Is stretch thread even a thing?

[@MadamSew]

Stretch thread isn't necessary, you can just use regular multipurpose sewing thread.

[@heari983]

Hi 👋 this works for polyester too?

[@MadamSew]

Yes, for a polyester blend, you mean? Polyester in itself doesn't stretch. This video is about fabrics with stretch.

[@pridhahandmadeproducts5006]

Stretchy fabric it means what mam kind of fabric mam

[@dazv555]

super dumb question so when you say strechy material don't raffle and we don't have to finish the edge, that means we don't need to add back stitch right? thank you in advance !

[@dariamariemuller]

I would recommend backstitching.

[@MadamSew]

A backstitch is not the same as 'finishing the edges'. Finishing is with a serger or a zigzag or overlock stitch. Backstitching is to lock your thread.

[@Mandivargas_]

I tried to sew a circle skirt with a stretchy fabric... for the first time... cut the skirt length because the waist line was too short... I messed up.. any tips you could give me?