Sewing a pocket on knit fabric can be really challenging. Because knit fabric is stretchy, it’s very difficult to sew pockets. However, I have 3 tips for making perfect pockets every time! Use these methods and I promise your next knit pocket will look amazing.

The invisible stitch or blind stitch is one of my all-time favorite ways of hemming clothes and other items. When done correctly, you can barely see the stitching in your hem. This is a straight stitch with an occasional zig-zag every few millimeters. The zig zag part of the stitch catches the fabric and tacks it in place.

Attaching a neckband to a t-shirt can be a little challenging. The main reason is that the neckband is smaller than the neck opening. This is intentional. By making the neckband smaller than the opening, the band will sit nicely without gaping open.

In Part 2 of Sewing a Shirt with Knit Fabric, we are going to learn how to sew your fabric together at the major seams. This includes the shoulders, sleeves, and sides. After completing this step, your knit t-shirt will start looking like an actual shirt!

Sewing with knits can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! You can learn to sew with knits by making any kind of garment. Making a t-shirt is a great project that teaches teach you how to do all the essential steps of sewing with knit fabric.