Asked by: Vasco Southwick
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How do you sew elastic to stretch fabric?

Last Updated: 28th March, 2020

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Sew with a stretch stitch or a zigzag stitch, which will stretch along with the elastic.
  1. Finish the hem of the garment, if applicable.
  2. Pin the elastic to the wrong side of the garment, matching the three pins on the elastic and on the fabric.
  3. Switch the elastic to the fabric, stretching the elastic between the pins.

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Similarly, it is asked, what Stitch do you use for stretchy fabric?

The best stitches to use for sewing stretch fabrics are:

  1. Narrow zigzag: opt for a very narrow setting with the zigzag, with the stitch length equal to the stitch width.
  2. Overedge stitch: a specialty stitch that locks over the edge of the fabric so it stitches and finishes a seam in one pass.

why is my fabric gathering when I sew? There is too much tension in the seam thread thus causing light, thin material to pucker. The main cause for this problem is that the sewing machine thread tension is set too high. Besides this, there are other factors that can cause or increase excess thread tension. The result will be puckering along the seams.

Secondly, what is a stretch stitch on a sewing machine?

A stretch stitch is what you will commonly use if you plan to sew stretch fabric. This stretch stitch is a perfectly straight stitch but it allows for stretching without the stitching popping or breaking which is what would happen if stretching a regular straight stitch.

What is a narrow zigzag stitch?

For a stretch stitch, you will need to use a narrow zigzag stitch. Small adjustments to increase the width from a straight stitch to a zigzag stitch will allow the stitching to stretch with the fabric while sewing a straight seam at the same time.

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Shelton Gemeine

Explainer

How do you make a zigzag stitch?

To sew a zigzag, LOWER your presser foot and your needle into the fabric. Make sure your machine is set on zigzag and sew an inch forward. Just like with the straight stitch, now push the reverse button and sew an inch backwards (back-stitching) and then go forward again.

Sommer Belaunde

Explainer

What is a tricot stitch?

Tricot Stitch (also known as multiple zigzag stitches) is used to finish the edges of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. It's a great stitch for sewing stretch fabrics as it has a huge amount of stretch within it – consider it for attaching elastic to stretch fabric or knits, too.

Selim Vossing

Pundit

Why is my sewing machine skipping stitches?

Skipped stitches are symptomatic of several things, but a bent needle may be the culprit. When the stitches randomly start skipping, change your needle. If the stitches return to normal, then the problem was a bent needle. It can be caused by such things as tugging too hard on the fabric or the needle hitting a pin.

Elmar Alberty

Pundit

What is top stitch in knitting?

Top sewing in knitting generally means stitching like a whip stitch over the outer edges of the 2 pieces being joined - this allows you to open the seam out, almost edge to edge afterwards to avoid bulkiness on seams, esp.

Neculina Rotin

Teacher

Can you top stitch with a serger?

Serger stitches look different on the front than the wrong side. To have the same look, it's important to stitch from the right side of the fabric. To make it easier to feed the “bottom to top” stitching—notice the point of the hem area—begin serging on a scrap of fabric (an anchor cloth).

Toi Oules

Teacher

What is a stretch needle?

Stretch needles, often confused with Jersey needles, are also a medium ballpoint tip. But these have a special eye and scarf designed for extremely stretchy fabrics and elastic. If you're stitching swimwear, grab this type of needle for sure.

Oreste Kenza

Teacher

Do I need a serger to sew knits?

A commercially sewn knit item usually has a hem with a double row of stitching. A coverstitch machine hems these up quick and neat in one step. If you have a serger you can thread all four needles, then sew your jersey and cut your seams at the same time. But NO, you do NOT need a serger to sew jersey.

Pablino Ungaro

Reviewer

What is an Overedge stitch?

Overlock with your domestic sewing machine
The overedge foot is also known as an overcast foot, or an overlocking foot. Essentially it allows thread to wrap around the edge of the fabric to prevent unraveling. Line your fabric edge up against the guide and select either an over-edge stitch or a wide zigzag stitch.

Carrie Cserny

Reviewer

How do you do blanket stitch?

To work blanket stitch, first bring the thread up just below the edge of the fabric and take a diagonal stitch to the right, about 3mm in from fabric edge. Bring the needle out directly below again, just below the edge of the fabric. Loop the thread around the needle where it emerges and pull the thread taut.

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