Do you have a fear of sewing hems on knit fabrics? Don't fret, many of us do too! In this post, I'm excited to share with you a quick and easy tip to sewing a hemline on knits with no stress at all! The secret is the use of a coffee filter as a stabilizer - seriously, it works! After trying this, I'm pretty sure you'll never go back to your old method and you will have the confidence to sew knits without fear!
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Now onto the tutorial... All you need is a plain coffee filter (white or natural) and a knit fabric project to test this out. It can be any sewing project, it doesn't have to be just for dolls. Although, if it's larger than the coffee filter, you'll probably need several to get the job done!
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Applying this method can help you approach sewing patterns designed for knit fabrics with confidence! Be sure to check out our Summertime Styles With Knit Fabrics to see more patterns where you can apply your new skills! Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
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Every thing OLD is New again! So here we go bringing back Knits in fashion !
going to try the coffee filter Thankyou for the tip!
My biggest sewing with knits tip is to put in a ball point machine needle. It glides through the knit fabric better instead of pulling at the threads.
Sewing with knits became so easy for me once I realized that I could press a bumpy hem with a steam iron (up and down motion) to smooth everything out. Serging seams, or an edge before I turn it also helps give me a clean look. And of course, using stabilizer of some kind is the way to get the whole line of stitches off to a great start!
It’s been my advise to bring any knits that need hemming to the dry cleaner. I avoid using that fabric for my projects as well. But I will try the coffee filter trick and maybe enjoy my sewing future using knits!!
I can’t wait to pull out all the knits that I purchased and was reluctant (scared) to sew, Watch out world…..I HAVE COFFEE FILTERS AND I’M NOT AFRAID TO USE THEM……
Thank you for all the tips. Going to try the coffee filter!
Thanks for the great knits sewing tip. I don’t have any tips I can think of at the moment.
I started using either tissue paper or waxed paper to sew t-shirt knits with – it works like a charm and tears away completely.
I have avoided sewing on knits like you would avoid the plague. They are scary and intimidating. I know after sewing for 60 plus years I should have attempted it by now but nope, hasn’t happened.
It’s on my bucket list of things to do but it keeps getting pushed the bottom of the list. I have promised myself after reading all the advice here that I will try sewing on knits before the end of this year. Great advice and I’ve used coffee filters for other projects so will give it a try.
I don’t like to sew knit fabrics because they stretch so much and look uneven. I will try the coffee filter trick.
I have had successes using stretch needles, micro needles, and universal needles. I’ve also had success using stretch stitches. I’ve used tissue paper and liked it okay. I finally bought some coffee filters, but I haven’t tried them yet. I’m excited to give it a try.
While sewing knits I always use a ballpoint needle and a piece of stabilizer or a coffee filter to get the first few stitches started! This helps tremendously! Good luck!
I will try the coffee filter technique, I don’t usually like to sew on knits.
Learned to use the coffee filter when sewing knits and have avoided many headaches.
I am new to sewing with knits. I need all the help I can get.
I usually avoid sewing knits because the fabric tends to stretch and gets mis-shaped. I am going to give the coffee filter a try. I have knit fabric to make T-shirts for my granddaughter’s doll
I would love to try the new coffee filter for sewing on knits as I am sure it will become my favorite technique. It is unbelievable how many tips I have learned from Pixie Faire. Thank you for sharing!
I’m following this, as I have very little experience with knits. I recently bought a needle especially for knits, but haven’t used it yet. Thanks for the great suggestions!
I can’t wait to try this. I have always had trouble with hemming knits. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the tip. I don’t sew with knits because I don’t know how.
I look forward to trying this. Knits are always challenging. I always make sure I’m using a knit needle in my machine. Thank you.
I am apprehensive sewing elastic to knits. Any good hints.
I will definitely use this tip! Thanks.
What a great idea I can’t wait to try it. You always give the best tips and offers.
Thank you and God bless you and your business.
This is a very clever tip, because the filter tears off so smoothly after guiding the curved edge around without puckering or stretching. Thank you so much for this and other tips that you’ve shared with us.
Great idea and just in time to try it out.?..I need tee shirts!
Just watched the tutorial on using coffee filters to sew a seam on knits. Looks very interesting. I plan to try very soon.
I have plenty of knits to upcycle. The coffee filter tip is just what I need to get started working through my collection of fabrics.
Thank-you for this awesome and helpful tip on sewing with knits!
Thanks for the awesome tip! My biggest issue is sometimes when I start the seams and as others have said, the fabric is pulled down into the machine. The coffee filter should fix that😀
I’ve always had trouble with knits stretching. I loved your tutorial on hemming knits with coffee filters!
my biggest promble is my hems roll & streagle.what should i do ?
My biggest challenge on knits is everything! Material stretches when I sew, stitching is not right tension and uneven stitches.
What a great tip!! thanks
My biggest issue with knits is those that are really thin and slippery like ITY or rayon. I’m definitely afraid of them.
Thanks for the tip! I will use coffee filters in place where I usually use tissue paper when I am sewing with vinyl. I love how nicely it tears off! I could use a giant coffee filter to do some hems on adult size clothing! I have the hardest time with that!
Can’t wait to try this . Sewing knit circle skirts for my granddaughters now. Want to give them AG skirt, and Wellie to match. Thank you
Can’t wait to try this trick. I tried a hem on a knit last night with a terrible result.
Thanks for the tip about hemming with a coffee filter. Enjoyed reading Ann’s helpful post.
I’ll try the filter next time. Like all the blog hints, very helpful.Thanks
I always use a new needle, tear away stabilizer and hold the threads before I start to sew.
I sew alot with knits especially your great t-shirt patterns. I learned about a year ago to use the coffee filter to start my seam. This keeps the fabric from being sucked into the machine. Always have coffee filters on my sewing machine.
I was taught with tissue paper, but this was long before paper coffee filters. The coffee was “perked” and strong … i still don’t drink coffee.
I like to sew on knits. But, sometimes they jam in my machine. I will try the coffee filter. I always forget the ballpoint needle too!
Thanks for the tip about coffee filters! I don’t sew much on knits, but when I do I always use a ballpoint needle.
I usually avoid knits. My hint would be don’t forget the ballpoint needle. Thanks for the tutorial!
I like to use a light tear away under my stretch fabric, it helps to keep it stabalized and feed through easier.
My biggest problem is bobbin tension. My machine is supposed to adjust automatically but doesn’t always look like it does.
What great tip, love sewing your patterns for my granddaughters!!
I love the coffee filter in place of tissue paper which tends to tear. The tip I always give everyone is “sew with a relaxed bottom”. This just helps me remember to put the piece that needs to be eased in on the top. I very seldom get any little tucks.
I watched the video and can’t wait to try the coffee filter.
I’ve learned to sew slowly on knits.
I’d say my biggest challenge with sewing anything is figuring out the right tension. It’s always so hard to get it just right for anything I need to sew. Takes several tries and I always feel like I’m wasting my fabric. lol.
I was taught with tissue paper, but this was long before paper coffee filters. The coffee was “perked” and strong … i still don’t drink coffee.
I enjoy your patterns and classes. I wish everything I tried to master offered great classes such as yours. Thank you.
It’s a challenge to sew knits and I have an older machine, but the problems I have are jammed and skipped stitches.
Thanks a million for your tip – can’t wait to try!
Thanks for the tip!
You know you have sewn forever when you read all the comments and realize you have done them all!. My good old Singer 237 and I had a love-hate relationship with double knits in the 70s, but knits and I have come to an understanding since. I actually do all of the things I read in the comments. I use the coffee filter, ball point needle and a tiny zigzag stitch since this machine doesn’t have a stretch stitch. On my electronic machines it is a little easier, but my go-to machine is still the the 237. I am crazy.. I sew on all types of knits, fairly easily.. but I have worked at it now for years.
Depending on the knit, mine gets jammed in the throat plate!
Biggest challenge is getting skipped stitches. I have an older machine and it is picky.
Ball point needle and a tear away stabilizer. I will try this method.
Keep all the tips coming. Thanks
Thanks for the tip.
I’m thinking to try my embroidery tear away stabilizer and see if that works the same. Great video. Thank you from Florida
I use a stretch needle and stitch, and on the shoulder seams I like to stabilize it with a thin piece of ribbon. If the knit is very thin I sometimes use some wash away stabilizer that is used for embroidery projects.
Hum I didn’t have sound up. Its 2:30am. I’ld wake the house. I’m assuming because coffee filter or tissue paper as many say in comments, keeps the feed from touching the fabric, it won’t stretch. Wish I knew that a couple days ago. Someone , without asking me, gave me shirts to shorten. Soft slipper knit tees. Light weight knits. I hate those. I helped h err out hoping it would lead to Christ. I hope she is happy with the hem. I was not. Sometime I’ll try light paper under an edge sewing on knits
I always pin it in a dbl fold and use the straight stretch stitch and it works well! this is a great idea, thank you! Thinner stretch fabric will stretch when I stitch it so I will try the coffee filter. For hems on any fabric I dbl fold and pin with the long pins along the hem not across the hem and as I sew i slide the pins out. I was manufacturing the doll clothes. I would buy up the fabric and cut 50 to 100 outfits then pin them all and run through the machine. It worked well with flannel I was always running out of nightys, pjs and diapers, I can’t do it anymore but it was fun! Now I sew just what I want in an amount for me!! I have trouble on starts with any fabric so as it starts to sew I start to pull on the 2 threads and it helps get the start going better and not going into the machine.
Thanks for the tip! I usually don’t sew with knits but I have been working up the courage to make some doll clothes from old t-shirts. I will try the coffee filters for sure!
I’ve always used tissue paper to sew knits and 1/8” ribbon on shoulders I will be trying some new ideas next time I sew knits.
I have always used tissue paper, but is always nice to have another way.
I have a problem with the fabric stretching. I am going to try the coffee filter. I may also try some some wash away stablilzer.
keeping hems from stretching.
I really like Pixie patterns. Simple and fast but look amazing.
I’ve always used tissue paper to sew on knits but it tears easily. The coffee filters sounds so much better!!!
hems !! but maybe with this tip i will get it
Don’t combine the twin needle with the straight stitch plate!
I usually avoid knits, but this idea makes me want to try. Thank you
Great tips! Thanks for sharing! I’ve been avoiding knit fabric but maybe will try it again.
It was suggested to me to pull lightly on the threads when you begin stitching to keep the fabric from being pulled down into the machine. I’ve been using that combined with using tissue paper underneath to help sew knits.
I always have trouble with hems on knit fabric especially t-shirt knits. It always stretches out. I am so glad You now gave me a solution. Thank you!
I used to avoid every pattern that required knit fabrics but the Pixie Faire courses for knits and sewing with socks have made it easy enough that now I seek out fun knit patterns and whip up upcycled clothes from old t shirts. The tissue paper trick works wonders, as does stabilizing with lace hem tape. I’m hoping to finally start sewing swimsuits soon so that will be my new challenge.
You can reduce the chance of the fabric getting stuffed into the throat plate by use the straight stitch plate instead of the more common zigzag plate — if your machine has one. Also start each seam or hem with a two inch piece of stablelizer, coffeefilter, or paper.
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