Master Stretch: A Complete Knits Sewing Course ✄✄
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Confidently Sew with Knit Fabrics!
Sewing with stretch fabrics can feel intimidating, but once you understand how knits behave, a whole new world of comfortable, wearable garments opens up.
In 6 hours, you'll master the art of sewing with knit fabrics, learn about the needles to choose, know what to look for when using stretch stitches and walk away with your own handmade T-shirt!
Sewing with knits is fast, forgiving, and oh-so-satisfying, once you know the tricks! No zips, no buttons, and fewer fit issues thanks to the fabric’s natural stretch. If you’ve tried before and ended up with skipped stitches, wavy seams, the machine munching up your fabric, and just a whole lot of frustration, don’t worry, we’ll show you exactly how to fix it and what to do. In this comprehensive workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques for sewing with knit and stretch fabrics.
You’ll also receive a complimentary packet of 60 glass-head stretch pins, a twin needle and a ballpoint needle as we make your t-shirt.
Course Content;
- Understanding how knits and wovens differ
- Taking measurements and selecting sizes for knits
- How to assess the amount of stretch in your fabric
- Cutting technique for knits
- Pattern preparation tips for knits
- Identify different stretch stitches and understand when to use them
- The ultimate technique tips to stop the machine from eating knits!
- How to adjust your machine settings for a great result on knits
- How to set up to hem with a twin-needle
We have all the tools you'll need. Each participant is set up with fabric shears, pinking shears, thread snips, unpicker, hand needles, tape measures, pins, tailor's chalks, hem guides, ironing/pressing tools, rulers, stationery... there is no need to lug around your whole sewing kit. We've taken care of it all.
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Details
You will learn
- Choosing and assessing knit fabrics, and red-hot techniques to sew it!
- Taking measurements, assessing the stretch and selecting which size to make
- Stretch stitches - which ones when, how to them set up and how to adjust the machine for stretch stitches, and hemming with a twin needle
You will get
- A copy of the pattern in your size and detailed instructions to make many, many more t-shirts
- A t-shirt made by you! while learning all the skills
- 60 glass-head stretch pins, a twin stretch sewing machine needle and a ballpoint needle.
Appropriate for
✄✄ Intermediate Sewing Star: This sewing thing is really growing on you! You can follow a suggested layout and have now worked with a variety of woven fabrics, maybe even your first knits. You've stepped up to using patterns for simple garments like basic skirts, pants and tops. You've sewn a dart, inserted a basic zip and have finished edges with an overlocker.
Preparation
What to bring
- Gutermann polyester sewing machine thread - matching your fabric
- 1.5metres of knit fabric that stretches both horizontally & vertically (at least 135cm wide)
What to wear
Casual
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Thread Den
2417 reviewsLearn to sew, craft and create with Thread Den, located on Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. Since 2007, we've spent almost 20 years helping students start from the very beginning, level up their skills, and find their own unique style.
Coming to Thread Den feels like learning from a friend, a super nice, clever one, alongside a small group of fellow sewists. Everything you need is right there waiting for you: lovely big cutting tables, smooth-running Janomes with plenty of feet and accessories, inspiring resources, and friendly people to chat to along the way.
Your teachers bring years of experience, their own labels and businesses, and a genuine love of sharing their skills and craftsmanship with you.
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Thank you for your lovely review and for attending the Master Stretch: A complete knits sewing course. Danielle loves sewing knits - we hope you make many lovely stretchy things.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 1 day before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Attendance & Preparation
Taking part in a workshop at Thread Den is fun, and we love teaching people our craft, but it''s your responsibility to clear your diary for the session(s) you''ve booked, especially if your course runs across multiple weeks. To finish your project, you''ll need to attend every session and arrive on time. Unfortunately, we can''t go back over material already covered, as it wouldn''t be fair to your fellow participants.
Please bear with us on this next point: our workshops and courses are usually booked out weeks in advance, so it isn''t always possible to simply move you into another session. If a suitable class is running and has space, we''ll try to offer you a discounted spot to help you catch up. If that''s not an option, you may need to book a private lesson to stay on track.
We also won''t chase you up to confirm you''re coming to class or that you have the right supplies. Most workshops require you to bring your own materials; we only offer a supplies kit at an additional cost for the Sewing Basics 3 Week Course. If you''re ever unsure what to bring, just email us at info@threadden.com and we''ll point you in the right direction.
We want you to love what you make just as much as we do, so please take our fabric recommendations seriously. Choosing a fabric suited to a more advanced skill level can make the experience frustrating rather than fun.
We do our best to answer common questions in each workshop description, but please don''t hesitate to email us with anything else. And we''d genuinely love to see the fabric you''re considering, we''re always happy to point you toward our favourite fabric and haberdashery suppliers.
Thanks for reading through the finer details, we appreciate it.
Our cancellation and refund policy is presented during the booking process.
Medical Events
Your safety and wellbeing are important to us. We reserve the right to make decisions necessary to protect the safety of all participants, this may include calling an ambulance on your behalf and at your expense.
Course Cancellations
- Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment (usually a minimum of 2 participants).
- We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course.
This policy is also available on our website: threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy
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