Tutorial: Stretch stitches for sewing knits

You don’t need a serger to sew knits. You can sew knit fabric on your sewing machine BUT you’ll need to use a stitch that will stretch. If you don’t use a stretch stitch, when you stretch your fabric there’s a good chance you’ll pop your stitches. There are a number of stretch stitches you can choose from. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews gives a rundown of common stretch stitches on a sewing machine. The right one to use depends on your machine, your fabric, and what you’re making.

Click below for her info on stretch stitches:

Types of Stretch Stitches – Sewing Knits, 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!