Happy Staturday
We have had an exciting week with the storm coming thru Florida. We were very fortunate since we only dealt with the winds and only lost power for 6 hours. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families as they try to rebuild their lives after the devastating storm.
I completed the black polka dot knit dress a while back. It is a pullover tunic with raglan sleeves. The fabric is from JoAnn’s and the pattern is a McCall’s pattern M7122.
Just a quick note on the pattern is that it only had four pattern pieces and it would be a great beginner pattern. The dress has a flattering shape in the waistline with a full skirt which keeps the dress from being too tight. I will definitely use the pattern again and already have fabric set aside for the project.
There are multiple possibilities with wearing this dress. You can pair the dress with a denim jacket, a sweater, scarf or put a belt on it. Next week, I will show the different ways that I have worn this dress.
Tips for sewing knits –
- When cutting out the fabric, do not allow the fabric to hang off the edge of the table. This will cause your fabric stretch and will distort the shape.
- Use needles specifically for knits
- Do not put on the fabric as you sew again this could affect the shape
- If you have the serger, utilize the blind hem. This will give it a very professional look at the bottom.
Do you have any tips for sewing with knits?
Happy sewing,
Valerie
The Saturday Seamstress 