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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
Bath Mitt
Practice Project—Junior Unit IV
Stretch Your Knit Skills
Materials Required:
• 12-inch by 12-inch terry washcloth
• 6 inches knit ribbing
• Thread to match
Equipment Required:
• Sewing machine
• Serger (if available)
• Dressmaker’s shears
• Dressmaker’s pins and pin cushion
• Measuring tape
Sewing Instructions:
1. Determine the exact amount of ribbing
needed by taking a snug measurement
of your wrist and subtracting inch.
Cut.
2. Fold ribbing in half, crosswise of the ribs.
3. Divide ribbing and washcloth into
fourths. Mark with pins.
4. Match right side of ribbing to right side
of the washcloth at markings, reposition
pins (Figure A).
Note: Pins will need to be placed parallel to the
stitching line and out of the way of the presser foot if
using the serger.
This simple project will teach the application
of knit ribbing trim. It includes instructions for
using the serger as well as the sewing machine.
Techinque may be used for t-shirt arm holes,
necklines, and arm and leg bands.
Figure A
Stretch
5. Stitch/serge seam a -inch seam,
stretching ribbing as you sew (Figure B).
Zigzag stitch raw edge if using the sew-
ing machine (Figure C).
Figure C
Figure B
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