Sure, it can be nice to have a serger to sew knit fabrics, especially if you sew primarily knits or require the the special finishing techniques that you can only achieve with a serger, but it isn’t necessary. It is possible to use a typical home sewing machine to neatly and sturdily sew knit fabrics, without the gathering, stretching, or pulling that you might anticipate. So, whether you’re remaking an old rock concert T-shirt or sewing a skirt from a thrifted jersey sheet, here are the three stitches you need to know to do the job well: Knit fabrics have so many possibilities, especially for a crafter who enjoys working with recycled materials, that it’s well worth becoming comfortable sewing with them. If nothing else, you absolutely need a closet full of perfectly re-modded rock concert T-shirts, right? Right!
