Stop — Watch This Before Sewing Knit Fabric!

Before you cut or sew knit jersey fabric, there are critical things you need to know to avoid fit issues, stretching mistakes, and pattern problems. In this video, I walk you step-by-step through what to know before you start sewing knits, including: • What knit fabric is and how it differs from stretch woven fabrics • How and why knits stretch — and how to accurately measure stretch percentage • How to convert a woven dress sloper into a knit sloper using negative ease • What to look for when using commercial sewing patterns for knits • A real-life student dilemma sewing knit and woven fabrics together — and what went wrong This is essential knowledge for anyone sewing knit jersey, stretch fabrics, or altering patterns for proper fit. ✨ Join My YouTube Membership Community If you want live support, guidance, and mentorship, join my Premium Membership, where we meet on Zoom the first Monday of every month for live Q&A, fitting help, and pattern guidance. 👉 Click the JOIN button under this video • Premium Membership = Live Zoom meeting (1st Monday of each month) • Master Class Membership = Access to recorded fashion design classes With over 40 years of professional fashion design and patternmaking experience, I teach you what most people don’t learn — so you can sew with confidence and professional results. Known as the "Fit Expert!" Join This Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0B3kKraFuR0BX2KVp1x_A/join Members Only Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?l