On today’s episode Vanessa is sharing more tips for sewing stretchy fabrics on a basic home sewing machine. You don’t NEED a serger or overlock machine to get started. She’ll even explain why for some projects she actually prefers to use a sewing machine zig zag stitch over a serger.
• Sign up for Clara Leggings Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clara-leggings-video-course/
• Jalie #3887 Clara Leggings Sewing Pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-3887-clara-high-waisted-leggings/
• Techy Tote Online Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/techytote/
• Signup for the FREE Westchester Dolman Top Course & Sew Along here: https://craftygemini.com/op/westchestersewalong/
• Curvy Mini French Curve Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/curvyruler/
• 60” Clip & Slide Measuring Tape: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clipslidetape/
What we’re covering:
0:27 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #143
2:27 – Tech Tote Flash Sale
3:43 – Using a zig zag stitch to avoid popping stitches
6:03 – Cotton stretch with spandex vs without spandex
7:45 – Don’t sew stretch fabrics with a straight stitch DEMO
10:24 – Use the right thread to sew stretch knits
12:10 – Troubleshooting skipped stitches
12:47 – Trialing zig zag stitch on stretch fabric
16:26 – Using the lighting bolt stitch to sew knits
23:49 – What sewing machine needle to use
25:02 – Join the Clara Leggings Sew-Along!
25:52 – Find the right stitch settings for your fabric and project combo
26:16 – Finding the right fabric for your project
28:05 – Why I love my Juki sewing machine
29:26 – Sewing double brush poly spandex DEMO
30:41 – Double check your stitch settings!
39:49 – No need to pull your fabric through
46:01 – Join the Clara Leggings course to learn tons more
48:52 – When I use a serger for sewing knits vs not
51:26 – Get started sewing knits with my Westchester Dolman Top
Products and projects mentioned:
• Sign up for Clara Leggings Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clara-leggings-video-course/
• Jalie #3887 Clara Leggings Sewing Pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-3887-clara-high-waisted-leggings/
• Techy Tote Online Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/techytote/
• Signup for the FREE Westchester Dolman Top Course & Sew Along here: https://craftygemini.com/op/westchestersewalong/
• Curvy Mini French Curve Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/curvyruler/
• 60” Clip & Slide Measuring Tape: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clipslidetape/
• Wonderfil Designer Poly Thread: https://craftygemini.com/shop/wonderfil-designer-poly-thread/
• WIP Wednesday #78: What sewing thread to use? How to keep fabric from fraying?: https://craftygemini.com/2023/01/wip-wednesday-78-what-sewing-thread-to-use-how-to-keep-fabric-from-fraying.html
• Bobbie T-shirt Online Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/bobbie-t-shirt-online-video-course/
• Crafty Gemini Shop: https://craftygemini.com/shop/
• Join the Crafty Gemini newsletter: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/
• KAI Scissors- Assorted Sizes & Styles: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/
• 5” x 10” Crafty Gemini Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• OLFA 45mm Rotary Cutter: https://craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-45mm-rotary-cutter/
• Iron I use (1800 watts/ affiliate link): https://amzn.to/491uAkF
• JUKI LB5020 Sewing machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/468SnNu