Knitted fabrics are very comfortable and beautiful. There is a huge variety of textures and colors of this material. However, needlewomen often complain that it is quite difficult to sew knitwear.
Instructions
Step 1
Knitwear is an elastic material, so when choosing a model for sewing in a fashion magazine, follow the recommendations given in the description. Use the fabric indicated or similar.
Step 2
When cutting parts, always take into account the direction of the hinge posts, which are located along the edges of the material. Place the pattern on the fabric so that the direction of the line thread indicated on it matches the direction of the buttonhole stitches on the fabric.
Step 3
When working with thin or delicate materials, do not pin the mold to the fabric, as the needles can puncture it. If you are cutting loose or chunky knits, use tailor's pins with heads to secure the pattern.
Step 4
Knitwear is often very slippery. To make it easier for yourself when cutting, lay the cut on a backing. It can be a piece of cotton fabric: chintz, calico or linen. The most ordinary sheet will do. And so that the details do not deform during cutting, do not stretch the jersey.
Step 5
Use a small zigzag stitch or special stretch stitch when sewing parts. Perform it with a needle with a rounded end. When sewing, it opens the loops and does not tear the fabric.
Step 6
Stitch the shoulder seams with a bias tape under the stitching. This technique will allow you to strengthen the seam, which will not stretch while wearing the product.
Step 7
The edges of the neckline and armholes should also keep their shape well, therefore, before proceeding with their processing, glue a thin strip of adhesive cushioning material along the seam line from the seamy side of the fabric (the craftswomen call it a cobweb).
Step 8
When processing sections with an overlapping seam, it is also recommended to glue them with adhesive tape. Place a seam next to it. When sewing on an overlock, it will cut along with the excess fabric, and if you are sewing with a zig-zag stitch, cut it along with the material close to the seam.
Step 9
It is recommended to cover the bottom of a knitted garment with a special double needle for a sewing machine. The line must be sewn from the right side of the fabric. This will produce 2 parallel straight stitches, and from the inside out - elastic zigzag.
Step 10
You can also hem the bottom and manually stitch "goat". Fold the cut first by 0.5 cm, and then by 1.5-2 cm. Sew the hem with a needle with a rounded point, do not tighten the stitches tightly.
