Tutorial: 5 ways to hem knit fabrics

Probably my biggest challenge in sewing with knits is the hemming. The stretch of the fabric makes it too easy to stretch out the hem while you’re sewing it. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Pattern shows five ways you can create a hem on knit fabric. The best one to use will depend on your fabric and your project. I always test out several methods on scrap fabrics to see which will work best. She also tells her secret weapons to make the knit fabric behave while you’re hemming it.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Hem Knit Fabrics – Knit Hems, by Melly Sews

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!