Collar. Mattress stitch sewing set-in sleeves. To join two pieces of crochet together: 1. I find that the mattress stitch creates the most seamless and invisible seam, and it does so without the ridge inherent in most other methods of joining crochet pieces. Again, go under 2 horizontal bars and pull the yarn through. Post navigation. Previous Post Weekly Fave! Nevertheless I am well aware that there are truckloads of marvelous patterns out there that are knit flat and that seaming is the key to giving them a well-made, professional finish. One of my goals is to help you become a skilled knitter. Mattress Stitch and Set In Sleeves! Feb 26, 2013 - Perfect finishing techniques - Mattress Stitch on Sleeves Seam sides of front and back panels with mattress stitch seam. Well, there are techniques that make your seams.. look a lot better and the mattress stitch is one of them. Next Post Weekly Fave! See a video tutorial using this stitch below. February 14, by Terrye. Ugh. 2 Comments. Repeat carefully all around the sleeve cap. With the method explained above, you will not face the situation where you are left with too much or too little fabric to sew in. Alternate the mattress stitch between the left and right pieces of fabric. Finishing! I work about an inch of mattress stitch at a time, loosely, and then pull everything snug. Pick up stitches evenly along entire collar area (pick up one stitch at each row) Work a 1 x 1 rib pattern until collar measures approximately 2.5” wide Continue to sew until you've mattress … Now, it’s time to seam – I use mattress stitch because just like with the shoulder seam, I think it makes for the cleanest, least-bulky, strong joining. Sew pockets onto cardigan. Fold and sew sleeves using a mattress stitch seam. backstitch seam mattress stitch set-in sleeves Sewing in sleeves sleeve cap sleeve styles steps to seaming the perfect sleeve. It’s a must if you want to transform your beloved knits into finished objects. Then, insert the needle back into the right piece of fabric. ). Insert the needle back into the left knit piece. About Me. For setting sleeve in the armhole, I use a mattress stitch. Sew sleeves onto the cardigan. Finally, it is time to sew a set-in sleeve. I took the photos—I think they’re a good example of how mattress stitch works as well on ribbing and moss stitch as it does on stockinette stitch (and garter stitch, and seed stitch, and whatever stitch you’re working with! The term "mattress stitch" has struck fear into my heart any number of times. I value sharing my expertise. This is just the mattress stitch portion, so check out the entire article on the Knitscene 2007-2009 Collection CD.