Sewing Tip - Determine type of knit through fabric stretch

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Determine type of knit through fabric stretch (Tip/Technique)

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5/2/12 6:35 AM

To determine the type of your knit, you can use the stretch of your fabric as a measure. A four inch section of fabric will stretch 1/2 inch for stable knits, and more for moderate stretch knits , power stretch knits and two and four way stretch knits.

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Pj3g said...
Good to know!
5/2/12 2:09 PM