tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777310562698095966.post1087844855098944964..comments2022-04-02T22:59:08.129-07:00Comments on Crafting Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: Knit!! Butterick 5495Phillip and Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11428831171202082632noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777310562698095966.post-14837913370257703332012-06-01T06:44:39.780-07:002012-06-01T06:44:39.780-07:00See I told you knit is your friend :) You look sas...See I told you knit is your friend :) You look sassy!Phillip and Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428831171202082632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777310562698095966.post-54200609383360530282012-05-31T06:46:16.764-07:002012-05-31T06:46:16.764-07:00Yes, that helps a ton, thank you!Yes, that helps a ton, thank you!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299157154438522754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777310562698095966.post-88325733601310207732012-05-30T14:55:27.973-07:002012-05-30T14:55:27.973-07:00Thank you! :) The zigzag gives the stretch needed ...Thank you! :) The zigzag gives the stretch needed so it doesn't pucker. I was skeptical, but it works! And the seams still press nice and flat. (I used a very narrow zigzag) I did use a straight stitch for top-stitching. Hope that helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777310562698095966.post-56938060406137467972012-05-30T14:06:13.681-07:002012-05-30T14:06:13.681-07:00Wow! That shirt looks great! Love the fabric! I...Wow! That shirt looks great! Love the fabric! I've got a quick question for you. I'm pretty much a beginner with my sewing machine still. Did you use the zig zag for the seams to give them stretch or to keep the knit fabric from stretching as you sew so you don't end up with a stretched out, lumpy seam?...which I've had issues with before.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299157154438522754noreply@blogger.com