May 2026

Knitwear can ruin a garment with just the first seam. But there’s a way to make it more manageable—even with a regular sewing machine. Knitwear is a capricious and wonderful material. It stretches, it plays, and sometimes it seems to whisper, “Try to understand me…” But just listen, and it will bring true joy. Want

Are you sewing knits but getting stretched seams and skipped stitches? My Janome can handle even fine knits—I’m revealing some tried-and-true life hacks from the manufacturer. Check out the mini-guide “Machine Settings for Knits” at the end of the article! A sewing machine is a great helper and has many capabilities. Mine, though simple, can do