Sewing with Knits 101
Sewing with Knits 101 Supply List Teacher: Melissa Meader Patterns recommended are: —Please pick one— McCall’s 6355, 6963, 6964, 6513, 4261 Vogue 8536, 8670, 8792 Simplicity 1805, 1463 Kwik Sew 3766, 3915, 4027, 4028
Don’t be afraid of knits! They are easier to sew than you think. In this class, we will make a simple knit top. It can be made with either a serger or a regular sewing machine. You will need basic garment-making skills and your own serger/machine.
General supplies needed: Fabric (please pre-wash) Any notions needed for your pattern Fray-check seam sealant Wonder Tape or water soluble fabric stabilizer Clear elastic, Seams Great sheer seam tape, or fusible tricot interfacing (for stabilizing shoulder seams) You will need two spools of matching thread (for twin needle hemming) Straight pins and pin holder Tissue paper and scotch tape (if necessary, for fitting) Marking tools Tape measure Scissors for cutting fabric Small scissors for clipping seams and threads Recommended book: Sew Knits with Confidence by: Nancy Zieman
Additional items needed if sewing with a regular sewing machine: Your machine and manual Walking foot if you have one Sewing machine needles 80/12 ballpoint and 80/12 stretch Twin sewing machine needle size 4,0/80 (stretch or ballpoint if possible) Additional items needed if sewing with a serger Your serger and manual Needles to fit your serger—80/12 ballpoint and 80/12 stretch 4 cones of serger thread in matching or blending color Sewing machine and manual (depending on how you choose to hem your garment, you might need to bring your sewing machine for the last class to hem your garment) Twin sewing machine needle size 4,0/80 (stretch or ballpoint if possible) All materials may be purchased at Pacific Fabrics with a 10% discount. Please mention that you are buying supplies for this class at the register to receive this discount.
Bremerton 360-479-4214
Don’t be afraid of knits! They are easier to sew than you think. In this class, we will make a simple knit top. It can be made with either a serger or a regular sewing machine. You will need basic garment-making skills and your own serger/machine.
General supplies needed: Fabric (please pre-wash) Any notions needed for your pattern Fray-check seam sealant Wonder Tape or water soluble fabric stabilizer Clear elastic, Seams Great sheer seam tape, or fusible tricot interfacing (for stabilizing shoulder seams) You will need two spools of matching thread (for twin needle hemming) Straight pins and pin holder Tissue paper and scotch tape (if necessary, for fitting) Marking tools Tape measure Scissors for cutting fabric Small scissors for clipping seams and threads Recommended book: Sew Knits with Confidence by: Nancy Zieman
Additional items needed if sewing with a regular sewing machine: Your machine and manual Walking foot if you have one Sewing machine needles 80/12 ballpoint and 80/12 stretch Twin sewing machine needle size 4,0/80 (stretch or ballpoint if possible) Additional items needed if sewing with a serger Your serger and manual Needles to fit your serger—80/12 ballpoint and 80/12 stretch 4 cones of serger thread in matching or blending color Sewing machine and manual (depending on how you choose to hem your garment, you might need to bring your sewing machine for the last class to hem your garment) Twin sewing machine needle size 4,0/80 (stretch or ballpoint if possible) All materials may be purchased at Pacific Fabrics with a 10% discount. Please mention that you are buying supplies for this class at the register to receive this discount.
Bremerton 360-479-4214
