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Sewing with sweater knits: Pockets How would you stabilize the knit fabric?
cindyann   Advanced FL USA Member since 8/5/02 Posts: 1014	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/6/12 5:54 PM I have a very nice ribbed sweater knit and I'd love to copy this Crumpet sweater dress. Any advice on how to stabilize the fabric for pocket placement? I'm thinking I should line the pockets but what about reinforcing the dress to avoid sagging around the pockets? Simple interfacing the back of the fashion fabric around the pocket area? Of course, the pocket would be decorative and not functional. TIA ------
Sharon1952   Advanced MA USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 2647 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post In reply to cindyann << Like this post Date: 11/7/12 6:24 AM I would use woven tape on the inside of the pocket where you turn the edges under. You could even add some inside the dress where the corners attach. ------ Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. ~Author Unknown
cindyann   Advanced FL USA Member since 8/5/02 Posts: 1014	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sharon1952 << Like this post Date: 11/7/12 8:21 AM Thank you Sharon. That's a good suggestion. ------
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post In reply to cindyann << 1 member likes this. Date: 11/7/12 8:22 AM I would use fusible tricot on the dress and pocket parts, and also stitch bias tape at the openings to reinforce the pockets. Bias tape has a little give and take; a straight grain tape such as seam tape, might make it too stiff. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
nancy2001   Advanced AL USA Member since 12/3/05 Posts: 6113	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/7/12 12:49 PM One more vote for fusible tricot. ------ The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale. Richard Dawkins
MissCelie   MD USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 2126 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post In reply to nancy2001 << Like this post Date: 11/7/12 12:50 PM Quote: nancy2001 One more vote for fusible tricot. Count me as a second vote ------ Cidell www.missceliespants.com
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2136	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/7/12 12:53 PM third vote for fusible tricot.... ------ Ada
cindyann   Advanced FL USA Member since 8/5/02 Posts: 1014	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/8/12 12:35 PM Thanks all! Fusible tricot wins. ------
Janie Viers   Advanced OH USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 2170	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 11/9/12 1:14 PM clear elastic is good, also. It's used extensively in shoulder seams for knits and even necklines. ------ JanieV

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