He wasn't totally into posing for these photos. I guess he is an 8 yr old boy :-)
As I sew more with knits, it's getting a little easier. Not that it's hard, but I'd like the clothes to be more professional looking. And they are getting there. If you look at this next photo you can see the hem on the short sleeve. It seems like the fabric got stretched out as I hemmed it. I used the stretch stitch. Should I change the tension on my machine? It didn't happen on the hem of the long sleeve though (it's a different fabric.)
Now I know that not too many people read this blog yet, but if you are reading and have some wisdom to impart about sewing with knits, please leave a comment for me.
Pattern is Burda 9614
Nice job! I wouldn't have known it was homemade. I want to start working with knits also. So sorry no experience to pass along any wisdom.
ReplyDeleteI'm still learning about sewing with knits but have found that using a double needle on the hems helps with the stretching. Great job on the shirt!
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You absolutely MUST get a stretch needle! Also, they make a stretch "twin" needle for top stitching. You will feel a huge difference with both. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteI've never worked with knits, but I just wanted to stay great job on the shirt! It is so nice to see boys clothing on sewing blogs :)
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