Sewing knits on a sewing machine: 3 best stitches for side seams

[@semperfidelis2970]

The tips are clear and concise , and I appreciate that you use contrasting fabric with contrasting thread. So many tutorials use dark material with dark thread where you can't see what you're talking about about

[@Lisamakes]

I keep a little card near my machine with the stitches and settings that work well for different knits I sew with often. I have my first knit dress in my September Makes Video, and it turned out so much better than I could have dreamed. Yay, knits!

[@Thelaststitch]

+And Sew On This I need to start doing too, I always forget documenting stuff and pay for it later. Great tip!

[@bmack1778]

Good info. as per usual and well filmed. Your swatchs triggered my following comment. :) My top tip is to keep a binder(s) near sewing area. ***Before I begin to sew or serge (over lock) garments I do test swatches.*** *The selected stitches for the fabric / garment are chosen. *The chosen swatches ( sewn and serged) are "stapled" onto a page in the binder. * I note date/ fiber content /pattern #/ garment made/ alterations or tweeks and any other info. pertaining to construction and final outcome. ....I have two HUGE binders which hold info on all the garments made over several years. ...Also a quick reference point to compare knits/wovens and cut down on # of test swatches needed to be made for new garments. There are 4/5 or 6 test swatches per page. ***Another plus is a record of what I have sewn over the years. (My own memory lane) It helps me to avoid any "pitfalls" encountered with a similar fabric and usually insures a positive outcome......Wish I had done this when I began to sew. Hope this helps new sewists out there. Cheers.

[@Thelaststitch]

+Nard Ackinon WOW! This is so good, so love your system. I so need to start doing something similar as I always forget documenting what works. Perhaps I should make this sewing a resolution for 2018 ☺

[@aliceschrag1914]

Nard Ackinon is

[@____darrah____]

Great video!! I am trying to make a bike short/t shirt set with seams showing/contrasting thread color. The last stitch will be strategy!

[@myralorraine]

Great tips! I think you used all the ones I do and gave me a couple more I’ve never used, LOL!

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you! Happy to hear you found some more useful info!

[@heideray7343]

Another great video! Off to look to see if I have a foot like that 😊

[@Thelaststitch]

Yay!

[@Sheilazcrochetz]

Great tips & Thanks for sharing.

[@Thelaststitch]

+Sheilaz CTK Happy to hear you liked it!

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

Amazing tips 🤗 so glad u did this video THANK YOU !

[@Thelaststitch]

+Aurora26 Happy to hear you found it useful. I wanted to do something that covered all the basics in an easy to understand manner

[@corneliabtanch8855]

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[@hananurulkarima1656]

Great tips. Thanks :)

[@Thelaststitch]

You are welcome! :-)

[@maureencullen1008]

I've been waiting for this.What is the foot you use to sew the overlock stitch called.I have a Janome cxl301.thanks

[@Thelaststitch]

Hi! On my current Bernina it's called overlock foot in the Swedish manual. I think on my old Husqvarna Viking it was called stretch foot. It has a little pin that will push the overlock seam to the edge. Also prevents the fabric from pulling together. I checked in an old sewing book and it is also sometimes called presser foot for thin fabrics. Hope that helps!

[@maureencullen1008]

Thank you so much,your Chanel is so informative.

[@hooverla55]

I found a really good explanation and demo of this kind of foot on kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYvGapymh7mraJo The tutorial is excellent. The tutorial is produced by Singer, but it is applicable to any brand of sewing machine or any brand of presser feet.

[@hooverla55]

It is often called an overcast foot.

[@FINNG0DB0LT]

what machine do you use??

[@Thelaststitch]

A Bernina 1230 from the late 80s