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post #1 of 7
9/5/06 at 11:35pm
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When sewing with stretch cotton knits do i need to stretch teh fabric to match the pattern or just mark the fabric like normal? TIA girls i need some new pants for the gym tommorow lol
post #2 of 7
9/6/06 at 1:12am
I'm not quite sure what you mean, but when you pin the paper pattern on the fabric, you don't stretch it. I just sewed a shirt with stretchy knit and the instructions said when sewing straight instead of serging to stretch while sewing.
post #3 of 7
9/6/06 at 4:51am
You also need a stretch stitch on your machine. Have you checked? A plain staight stitch will pop and not allow the fabric to stretch. That could be why the pattern says to stretch it. It's assuming you aren't using a stretch stitch. I've had machine with them and many without, but they really do work for stretch fabrics.

Gloria
post #4 of 7
9/21/06 at 1:50am
If you have a stretch stitch, do you still need to stretch the material while sewing?
post #5 of 7
9/21/06 at 10:59am
I don't think so, Kayabrink.
post #6 of 7
9/21/06 at 12:32pm
no, you wouldn't stretch the material while cutting or sewing. just hold it taught like you would any other fabric. If you stretch while cutting/marking or sewing you will wind up with a garment that is too small and misshapen.
post #7 of 7
9/22/06 at 1:20am
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Thank you ladies--i gotta make the kiddies some winter time JJ's
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