Dear Sewers,
How can I stabilize a really stretchy synthetic sweater knit ? I’d like to make the top unlined, but think I should at least line, and possibly interface the straight skirt (to avoid bagging). Should lining be a tricot or something woven?
Thank you!
Rosann
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Dear Rosann,
For the shoulders you should serge or sew in clear elastic on the shoulder seam. I don't know aabout the skirt. A lining would have to have some stretch to be comfortable and not tear.
Nancy
Dear Nancy,
Thanks for the tip!
Rosann
For the shoulder seams you can use a non stretchable stay tape (fusible or sew in). If you have a set in sleeve, you can tape the armhole seam line also. Just be sure to use the paper pattern piece as your guide.
For the skirt the big question is: Does this knit have good recovery with stretching? If not it may improve the look with using a fusible interfacing under the entire skirt. If it recovers from stretching nicely, has a nice drape, go ahead and make a skirt.
Thanks, Carol. For some reason there was a delay in posting. I became impatient and went ahead with the garment unlined. Fortunately it has excellent recovery and is a joy to wear!
Rosann
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