Stabilise Shoulder Seams when Sewing Knits: A How-To Guide

I share my top 5 best methods to stabilise shoulder seams when sewing knit tops.

To stop the shoulder seams from stretching out when sewing knit tops, sweaters and t-shirts, you need to stabilise the shoulder seam when sewing the shoulder seams together.

And not all methods recommended are great (don't ever use shoulder stay tape when sewing tops in stretchy knit fabrics), but the once I share with you are tried and true, and several are also used in the garment industry,

Methods shown in this video
- Clear elastic
- Power net
- Self-fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- Fusible bias tape

All methods can be done both on a sewing machine and a serger/overlocker


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