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How to Sew a T-shirt Knit Neckband the Fail-Proof Way
Are you struggling to sew a knit neckband on your t-shirt and tops? Perhaps it’s gaping, won’t lie flat or it pulls the fabric of the neckline and creating those annoying draglines and gathers. I can...
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Complete Guide To Sewing Knits with a Twin-Needle
Hemming stretchy knits on a regular sewing machine can be quite tricky. Seams can pop, get twisted, expand and just not look as neat and professional as you might have hoped. But the good news is that...
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4 Ways To Sew Gathers On Knits
Sewing gathers on stretchy knits usually requires a different approach compared to the regular “Sew two rows of straight stitches and pull the threads” that you see in many sewing instructions....
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Eivy Sew-Along: Sew a Knit Collar with a Hidden Seam
Have you looked into more high-end RTW knits with collars and have been intrigued by how they manage to hide the entire back neck seam allowance, without using a back facing or a band to cover the...
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Eivy Sew-Along: Adding a Band to Cover the Neckline Seam
Have you made a knit garment only to realise that it would be nice to cover the seam allowance on the back neckline? Similar to what you can find on some more up-scale RTW garments. My original...
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Cutting and Sewing Stripes on Knit Tops
Want to achieve perfect matching stripes when sewing knits? Then follow this step-by-step tutorial for how to cut and sew striped knits fabrics. This tutorial is also part of the Gurli Knit Top...
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The Secret to Sewing a Perfect Neckband on Knit Tops
Attaching the neckband is often the trickiest step when sewing knit tops and t-shirts. So if you have ever ended up with a gaping neckline, annoying draglines or puckering you know what I mean!...
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Sewing With Clear Elastic: 5 Game-Changing Tips
Have you tried using clear elastic for your sewing? It’s a lightweight transparent elastic that can be used for any area that needs stabilisation; shoulder seams, pocket openings, necklines, leg...
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Cutting Knit Fabrics – 8 Essential Tips For Success
Have you struggled cutting knits? Perhaps finding it hard to cut the pieces evenly, get stripes to match or maybe struggling to align the grainline properly to prevent the garment from looking...
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Sewing darts on knits: Step-by-step tutorial
Darts are a wonderful way to add shaping to knit garments. And if you have a fuller bust, they might be crucial for a well-fitting top. However, constructing darts on knits usually requires slightly...
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