Knit fabrics open up a whole world of comfortable, wearable clothes - but they can feel unpredictable if you don’t understand how they behave.

This stand-alone video course is designed to take the mystery out of sewing with knits. You’ll learn how stretch fabrics work, how to set up your machine properly, and how to get clean, professional results without frustration.

Once you understand the fundamentals, knit fabrics stop feeling difficult - and start feeling enjoyable.

What you’ll learn

In this course, I’ll guide you through:

• How knit fabrics differ from woven fabrics

• The main types of knit fabric and how they behave

• Stretch, recovery, and why they matter for fit

• Choosing the right needles, thread, and stitches

• Sewing knits on a domestic sewing machine

• When and how to use an overlocker with knit fabrics

• Cutting and handling knits without stretching or distortion

• Achieving flat seams, stable necklines, and flexible hems

These are transferable skills you can apply to any knit pattern.

How the course works

• Pre-recorded video lessons

• Learn at your own pace

• Pause, rewind, and revisit whenever you need

• Watch at a time that suits you

Once purchased, you’ll have ongoing access to the course content.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you:

• Feel unsure or hesitant about sewing with knit fabrics

• Have had mixed results with stretch garments in the past

• Want to sew comfortable, everyday clothes with confidence

• Already sew with woven fabrics and want to expand your skills

You don’t need advanced experience — just a basic sewing setup and a willingness to learn.

What you’ll leave with

By the end of the course, you’ll have:

• A clear understanding of how knit fabrics behave

• Confidence choosing and sewing stretch fabrics

• Practical skills you can use again and again

• Better-fitting, more comfortable handmade clothes

Most importantly, you’ll stop avoiding knits — and start sewing them with intention.

Taught by Jules – The Cloth Cutter

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Jules specialises in helping sewists understand what’s happening underneath the stitching, so sewing feels simpler, calmer, and far more enjoyable.

If you’d like your overlocker to feel like a helpful tool rather than a mystery machine, this course will gently get you there.