Burda Style For people who sew

How to sew a rib knit band onto a t-shirt, sleeve, etc. . .

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ballpoint sewing machine needle, polyester thread, rib knit fabric that matches your shirt, your shirt, the pattern, measuring tape,

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  Mar 6, 2009, 08.24 AMby arsarca

  I think she means “press” as in apply pressure. With an iron. That’s turned off. It’s a bit confusing, isn’t it?
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  Nov 22, 2008, 03.49 PMby rcarter

  Hey, probably a stupid question, but can i please check what you mean by “Press, but do not iron” in the last step? Thanks!
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  Sep 20, 2007, 09.58 AMby nayantara

  You can use a very small zig-zag stitch width, maybe around 2. I didn’t use a serger for the ribbing, but you could as long as you are careful not to stretch too much!
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  Aug 29, 2007, 10.55 PMby tshores

  Won’t it stretch out of shape with a straight stitch? Do you use a zig-zag—if so, what width and length? What serger stitch would you use to attach the ribbing? Thanks!
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  Aug 22, 2007, 02.20 PMby Patzee

  Really nice how-to. The photos are excellent. As a novice, I didn’t realize that it was “tubular” knits I needed.

  Thanks, Patzee
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  Aug 14, 2007, 09.31 AMby nayantara

  Hi Aimee,

  For V-necks and boat necks, the binding should be the same length as the neckline itself. I’m not sure I quite understand what you mean by binding in this case, but I would suggest making the binding as you sew it on the top, folding it over itself to cover the bindings raw edges while finishing the neckline. Try this on a scrap/sample first. I’d love to see this creation, and just send me a message if you have more questions or want to tell me about any problems you’re encountering.

  Thanks
  nayantara
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  Aug 10, 2007, 09.42 PMby admin

  thanks for the how to – very useful. i was wondering if you could share some knowledge about rib binding. I have created a pattern for a “boat neck” knit top and have been experimenting with how to bind the neck with the same fabric. My questions are – how is the best way to make the binding, and what is the ratio for applying it (ie, how long should it be compared to the sewing line?) It seems that it should be longer that 2/3, but shorter than the sewing line. Your comments would be much appreciated. Thanks, Aimee