Comfort Starts Here
Knits are a staple of the modern wardrobe, and summer is the perfect time to add a few knit garments to your sewing list! From t-shirts and tank tops to sweatshirts and swimwear, knits are known for comfort and fit—they’re also pretty easy to sew! Here are a few of the knit fabrics we’re looking forward to sewing this summer.
tees, tank tops, etc.
What would summertime be without the iconic t-shirt? We’ve got a wonderful selection of jersey and interlock knits in cotton and rayon blends that are perfect for a Max Tee, a Joanie T-Shirt, or a Saybrook Tank. Choose your favorite knits in solids, prints, or stripes to create a wardrobe of everyday essentials.
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sweatshirts & sweaters
Although it’s currently quite warm across most of the country, cooler evenings are on the way. You’ll find yourself well-prepared for the changing seasons with a handmade sweatshirt or sweater! Fabrics like sweatshirt fleece and French terry are great for garments like the Mile End Sweatshirt and the Nathalie Sweatshirt & Tunic. Choose your favorite sweater knit (we’ve got wool, rayon, cotton, and more!) for a Marlo Sweater just in time for fall.
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It’s never too late in the season to create your own custom swimsuit! Choose the swimsuit pattern that best suits you and then explore our swimwear knits for the perfect fabric. Patterns like the Coralie Swimwear and the Cottesloe Swimsuit include variations for further customization, and activewear like the Limestone Leggings and Top can also make excellent swimwear!
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getting started
New to sewing with knits? No serger? Not a problem! Most sewing machines have an overlock or elastic overlock stitch that will make stitching knit fabrics a breeze. Using a rotary cutter will help you cut knit fabrics accurately. You can sew knits with your favorite all-purpose thread. To ensure successful sewing, you’ll want to invest in some ball-point sewing machine needles specially designed for knit fabrics. And if you’d prefer to use a serger, we’ve got the needles and threads for that, too! For one-stop shopping, we also offer a Getting Started with Knits Notions Kit that includes our favorite essentials:
There’s a reason knit fabrics become the most-loved pieces in our closets. They’re soft, comfortable, easy to wear, and perfect for everyday life. Whether you’re sewing your very first t-shirt or creating an entire collection of handmade basics, knit garments are projects you’ll reach for again and again.
At Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics, we’ve carefully curated a knit collection you can feel confident sewing with. From buttery-soft cotton jerseys and cozy French terries to performance swimwear knits and beautiful sweater knits, we choose fabrics we’d be excited to sew ourselves. We’ve done the searching for you, so you can spend less time wondering which knit to buy and more time enjoying the sewing process.
We hope these summer knit fabrics inspire you to make something you’ll love wearing every day. A handmade tee, a favorite sweatshirt, or a custom swimsuit can quickly become the garment you never want to take off. We’d love to help you find the perfect knit fabric for your next project and can’t wait to see what you create!
Thank You and Happy Sewing!