When joining knitted parts, it is necessary to carry out special elastic seams so that the product does not break at the seam when pulled. The seams differ depending on the direction of the pattern in the workpieces being sewn.
Instructions
Step 1
Before sewing knitted parts, steam, dry and lay them face up on a flat surface. To connect the parts, use the same threads as in the knitted product.
Step 2
For horizontal seams (for example, for sewing pieces along the shoulder line), grab one loop at a time on each piece with the needle. In this case, grab not the edge loops, but those that are immediately after them. Pull the thread approximately every 2 centimeters, but do not pull too tightly to keep the seam elastic. Grab the loop completely, that is, both of its parts (two threads).
Step 3
A horizontal stitch is also made if you left the shoulder loops on the auxiliary knitting needles. Such a seam will be less noticeable and more accurate. With the needle grab two loops from one part, pull the thread, grab two loops from another part, while removing the captured loops from the knitting needles. Pull up the thread regularly, smoothing the stitch with your fingers.
Step 4
Vertical seams are made, for example, when sewing the sides of the back and front. With a needle, grab the broach between the hem and the next loop, pull the thread and repeat the same on the other part. Pull up the thread every two centimeters.
Step 5
When sewing in sleeves, you will have to connect parts with different knitting patterns: one part will lie horizontally, the other vertically. Align the center of the flared part of the sleeve with the shoulder seam, temporarily pin it together with a pin. On the sleeve, grab the next loop after the hem, and on the back and front - the broach between the hem and the next loop. Tighten the thread regularly and be careful not to misalign. If you see that the sleeve loops begin to shift relative to the broaches of the main parts, skip one loop.
Step 6
You can also connect knitted parts on a sewing machine, but be sure to use an overlock or knitted stitch to maintain the elasticity of the seam.
