It’s time to shun those wovens!
Because in May it’s time to stretch your skills – see what I did there? 😉
Merino, Ponti, Wool, Jersey, Lycra, Spandex…and don’t forget the blends.
OK, I know some these aren’t technically “knits”, but if it’s stretchy we want it under your needle!
Dresses, tops, pants, exercise gear, swimsuits (go on!), ANYTHING!
We’ve got some helpful posts planned to get you stared. There are so many great patterns out there and fabulous fabrics to choose from.
We’ll be showcasing some of the best tutorials on the interwebs and if you don’t own an overlocker or a coverstitich now is your excuse to go buy a new machine don’t worry! We’ll look after you 🙂
Happy sewing!
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I’m excited! I’ve just ordered some gorgeous cotton and silk jersey from mood. BTW, I figured out at last how to get the TMS button to appear on my blog… now where do I go to get the ones for the challenges? Thanks!
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Oh dear. Just when I thought it was safe to not sew, I’m pulled back in!
I love sewing knits for winter XD
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This is perfect, I just went and bought about 6m of knit fabric!
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Hmmm, I seem to be collecting knits at the moment! I wonder what to do with them!
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NICE! I’ve got a fab knit all ready to go and a pattern to boot! Thanks for this great challenge, it’s perfect for my first one and I’m super excited 🙂
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Yay for knits! I have three lovely lengths in my stash just waiting for some love!
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I think this challenge will fit right in for my upcoming sewing project! Perfect timing. Can’t wait to get started, if I can finish up the challenge I am already deep into!
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Awesome! I’m working on drafting up a swimsuit pattern so this will be just the push I need to get it done 🙂
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Yay, I’m so excited! I was just planning to do the Lady Skater pattern and some spandex projects in May.
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OMG I’M IN HEAVEN. All I sew are figure skating costumes and ballroom dance costumes. I don’t think I could sew on non-stretch fabric if I tried (ok, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but not a huge one). And not to start a debate or anything, but most of us in the industry have gone back to NOT using a coverstitch machine regularly, so I hope everyone out there without one knows he/she can do just fine on this challenge…better than fine…with his/her regular machine. Really, you can. 🙂
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This is exactly the motivation I need to tackle my knit stack – renfrew anyone?
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I have a nice stash of knits and even more on their way to me!!!
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Awesome, knits are my friends at the moment and have been stocking up on them 🙂
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Woo hoo! I picked up several knits recently!
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Please don’t tempt me with the cover stitch! I might just go for it.
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*evil laugh* 😀
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Seriously, I’m looking on Amazon and All Brands. The prices on eBay weren’t as good. I think I need to set the laptop down and walk away slowly.
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My advice: don’t even look at the Brother one. It’s cheaper than Janome, but it was utter shit (I bought it and sold it on). Mel above has a Janome and I think it’s quite a good machine.
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Haha, yes, but don’t rely on me not to whisper evil machine buying advice in your ear. I am a terrible enabler and a coverstitch convert and want to assimilate any sewist that will listen 😉
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I’ve just written my Sewing Double April post and thought I’d check out the May challenge… is the challenge to sew knits or resist cover stitch purchasing temptation?
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Haha, yes, both! 😀
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