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What is the difference between slinky knits and 4-way stretch knits?
bicrafty Beginner GA USA Member since 6/30/12 Posts: 32	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/14/12 9:55 AM I'm confused. Is there a difference between slinky knits and knits with 4-way stretch?
Sharon1952   Advanced MA USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 2641 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post In reply to bicrafty << 1 member likes this. Date: 10/14/12 10:15 AM I may be wrong but there are numerous types of knits that are 4 way stretch. Slinky is the kind I think of that you can wrinkle up in a suitcase for a week, pull it out and wear it proudly! ------ Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. ~Author Unknown
Nancy K Advanced NY USA Member since 12/28/04 Posts: 7578	Login to reply to this post In reply to bicrafty << Like this post Date: 10/14/12 4:43 PM The fabric content is the difference, though i don't off hand remember the exact fiber content, and the slinky that I've had don't stretch in both length and width. They also have a very heavy drape and are best for patterns without a lot of details . ------ www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
annakeeton   Advanced NY USA Member since 1/4/09 Posts: 176	Login to reply to this post In reply to bicrafty << Like this post Date: 10/14/12 8:27 PM Hi, The Slinky Knit I'm familiar with and have used a lot is an acetate/lycra 4-way knit, is VERY stretchy, is relatively heavy for a knit, and may be jammed into the corner of a suitcase and come out looking ready to wear. I add clear elastic to the shoulder seams when using it to stabilize the seams. A walking foot and Stretch needles help with this squirrelly fabric. Other 4-way stretch knits may be made from a variety of contents, including cotton lycra, wool lycra, nylon lycra, polyester lycra.
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6743	Login to reply to this post In reply to bicrafty << Like this post Date: 10/14/12 11:09 PM Different knits can have 4-way stretch. One type of knit that has 4-way stretch is a slinky. The content of original slinky is acetate or triacetate and lycra, but some are now made with polyester/lycra. Very form-fitting. Whatcha making? ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
CRUST Intermediate Member since 3/21/12 Posts: 87	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/15/12 1:19 AM I've never heard "slinky" knits defined by their fiber content, just by their draping and movement characteristics. I have some slinky tops and sweaters, they literally bounce up and down. Most are wool, some have rayon. It's really a result of their yarn and knit structures.
bicrafty Beginner GA USA Member since 6/30/12 Posts: 32	Login to reply to this post In reply to LynnRowe << Like this post Date: 10/15/12 8:49 AM Hm...well... I was planning on making Silhouette Patterns Sweater Set. But I have a tummy, so when I wrap the knit around me I can't really find a spot that I like. So I'm not sure that this knit and pattern will work well together anymore. Thanks for the education, everyone! Terminology is something I'm a stickler about and it's been hard with sewing because there are sometimes several terms for the same actions/things.

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