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Posted by Juno on March 4, 2006, 12:27 pm
Doreen wrote:
> J. Good wrote:
>
>> I have a project under way using a knitted fabric and I would like to
>> make cuff ribbing using the same fabric. Does anyone know a way to
>> make knit fabric look and act like ribbing?
>>
>> Thanks for any help!
>>
>> Jan
>>
>
> Jan,
>
> From one of my most-often-consulted books, The Stretch & Sew Guide to
> Sewing on Knits:
>
> "Using Knit Fabric Instead of Ribbing
>
> Some fabrics, like interlock, can be used in place of ribbing at the
> neck edge, cuffs, and lower edge. The fabric must have at least
> 50-percent stretch AND excellent recovery. That means the fabric must
> bounce right back to its original shape after being stretched.
>
> You apply knit fabric like ribbing. The only difference is you'll need
> a little longer piece. Use a 3:4 ratio for knit fabric. So, for every
> 4" (10.2 cm) of neckline, you'll cut 3" (7.6 cm) of trim. Remember to
> add 1/2" (1.3 cm) for seam allowances."
>
>
> If your knit fabric doesn't have the recommended stretch and recovery
> properties, you might consider the possibility of making the cuffs a
> little bigger than you want their finished measurement, then inserting
> elastic.
>
> Doreen in Alabama
I have frequently used the same knit fabric for necks and cuffs using
the formula Doreen has given. I have used the stretch and Sew book as my
bible for sewing with knits. I just wish I could get their cotton
interlocks, they were so good.
As to your question can does anyone make knit fabric look and act like
ribbing, ribbing is knitted differently than interlock or jersey knit.
Just look at the body and cuffs of a sweater. Sew baby carries a large
seection of knit ribbing for necks and cuffs. I have frequently ordered
from them when I want ribbing. I usually order more than I need and get
several different colors so I have a supply when i need it. The URL is
www.sewbaby.com. A happy customer.
Juno
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