Sewing With Knits: 5 Wardrobe Essentials
Meg McElwee
Class Preview
0:57
- In-depth Instruction; over 359 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
18:17
Meet Meg and learn the benefits of sewing with knits.
Fabric Primer
51:56
Explore the many varieties of knit fabric, including jersey, silk and spandex.
Supplies
47:55
Find out what tools and settings you'll need to sew knits.
Starting the Fleece Hoodie
29:46
Determine what size of hoodie you'd like to make, then prep your fabric for sewing.
Sewing the Fleece Hoodie
45:08
Sew together the hood, bodice and sleeves of your hoodie. Meg also walks you through hemming.
Scoop-Neck T-Shirt
35:53
Sew a scoop-neck T-shirt from knit fabric and learn the twin-needle hemming technique with Meg's help.
V-Neck T-Shirt
34:11
Sew a V-neck T-shirt from knit fabric.
Yoga Shorts
38:19
Make yoga shorts or pants from Meg's pattern.
Surplice Dress
39:17
Sew a comfortable, flowing dress.
Bonus: Cloth Dyeing
17:52
As a fun bonus, you'll learn to dye your knits to match your favorite colors.
Don’t let stretchy fabrics intimidate you as you start learning how to sew knits. Meg McElwee sets you free with easy patterns for the most comfortable, relaxed clothing you’ll ever make. Follow along as she shows you how to create T-shirts, shorts, a dress and a fleece hoodie. She’ll give you tips for reinforcing seams without a serger and how to customize each garment. As a bonus, you’ll learn how to dye your finished pieces.
Meg McElwee
Meg McElwee is the owner and designer of Sew Liberated, an indie pattern shop, as well as the author of the books Sew Liberated and Growing Up Sew Liberated.
Bonus materials available after purchase