The Best Sewing Machine Stitches for your Stretch Fabrics! My Top 5 Favourites #AbisDen

Using the right stitch on your stretch fabric projects means your work will look professional, it will be strong and durable - but most of all, it really will stretch when you need it to! Watch now to see how you can ensure your projects will stay stretchy for you!

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[PeaceCreek]

Thank you so much for this video! You have helped me understand WHY certain stitches work/don't work for stretch knits, and how to identify good options. I have a vintage sewing machine with lots of decorative stitches, but it is old enough not to include the modern stretch stitch. I know it does contain some stitches that have combinations of zigzag and straight stitch, though, so now I'll be able to look for better options than the zig zag that I've used previously.

[sharonmckenzie]

Really clear, concise instructions. No waffling and waving examples out of shot. Brilliant!

[helenparker]

A good demonstration. I recently re-read my sewing machine manual and found a bunch of 'utility' stitches that I had never used. It is well worth checking what you already have, before buying a new machine with more 'bells and whistles'.

[jezabelledb]

Thank you so much! Stretch fabrics - the bane of the seamstress's working life! I've tried all sorts of stitches before, but not those ones. I've got to make a dress for a customer who doesn't want a zip in it, so it's all in stretch fabric and I wanted to find an alternative for stitching the waistband. I've tested those last 2 stitiches out on some offcuts and they work brilliantly. Saves me having to faff around with overlockers!

[vallang]

You are explaining exactly what I wanted to listen to. Thank you.

[amymckee]

You’re using my machine!! I learned so much about my machine from your videos. Thank you.

[earthylovemedicine]

This really helps, thank you. I now feel more confident sewing stretchy fabrics... 😁

[dorothy]

Brilliant and clear explanation. Really helps make it stick in your memory when seeing a video with clear explanations.

[sewtritionistrdn]

Thanks for this video - never thought of those stitches ever not holding up. You opened my eyes I didn't know before.

[audreybond]

Well well well I've learn't something here. Thank you so much for sharing such a valuable piece of information. You're such a gem Abi.

[suzannelockett]

Oh Abi, I never thought of those stitches for jersey! I’ve just made a complete dress without once resorting to using my overlocker! Beautiful result. Thank you.

[joladerach]

Thank you! Enjoyed the pop up art too! Blessing!

[colin]

Thanks Abi, great video - I learned some things about stitching I'd not heard before. Thanks for your content.

[kwaaaa]

What an excellent video, very clear and giving the reason why the other stitches didnt work really helps people like myself just getting started with knit fabrics.

[losik]

Thank you Abi, you are an amazing woman ❤.

[minutiox]

Thank you for this video! The demonstrations really helped me understand how to best utilize my machine stitches

[johannabarnes]

Love watching you video's ❤ always learn something new thank you

[mrsdutch]

Wow! Thank you Abi! This was great. Granted, I've not sewn much stretch fabric until the last couple of years, but I just took the general advice i.e. Use a zigzag stitch for stretch fabrics. You have opened my eyes! Thank you Abi, brilliant advice as always.

[rosaliepingree]

I've learned a lot! your machine are so clean and never vibrate and don't make a lot of noise! Pittsburgh, PA USA

[GabriellaConstance]

So incredibly helpful! Thank you so much ❤