All about Sewing Knits

Use polyester/cotton thread and ball point needles.

TYPE OF KNIT FABRICS         Needle Size       Stitches to inch(2.5cm)

1.Single Knit - usually light                 9,11                           10 - 12

   weight,jersey,tricot.Most have

   50% stretch.

2. Double Knit - most often                11, 14                         10 - 12

    used in polyester pants suits. 

    Many have 18 - 25% stretch.

3. Sweater Knit - loosely                     11, 14                           10

    woven.Most have

    100% stretch.

4. Swimwear,Power                             14, 16                          10 - 12

    Net Knits - 2-way

    stretch. 100% stretch or

    more.

NOTE:  A roller presser foot, used on double knits, will not stretch the top layer of Fabric, and thus keeps even. On single knits, it will not hold tricots and sometimes causes skipped stitches. For sweater knits, it is a must since yarn loops catch on a regular foot.