SusieQOH

Hi everyone,
I got a yard of cotton knit (tee shirt type) fabric and thought I'd make some masks
with it.
I'm not familiar with using this fabric and I can't get it to stop raveling.
Any tips? Ironing doesn't seem to help for more than a few seconds.
Thanks in advance!
Susie

pocoellie

I've never had cotton knit fabric ravel? I've seen masks on U Tube videos, though made with knit fabrics and even no sewing, maybe you could search for those videos.

SusieQOH

I guess ravel is the wrong word. The ends are curled and I can't get them uncurled

quiltsRfun

That’s just what cotton knits do. You could bind the edges. I’ve also finished knit edges by turning under twice and top stitching. Or if sewing two layers together they should be okay when you turn to the right side.

thimblebug6000

hmm... I did a google search and found this tutorial for a stretchy mask, but hers is doubled fabric and doesn't look like she is having any difficulty with the curling. If you just look at the blog or print from it, it is free, but if you want to download a PDF there is a charge. The blog is sewcanshe dot com .... I am not sure if I can put the link on here, hope you can find it.

SallyS

Another option is to enjoy the curling. Make it go to the outside of the mask and you have a fashion design statement.

juliasb

I would use a fusible interfacing against this fabric to prevent raveling and to hold the fabric in place where you are stitching. I would treat it as I would if I were making a t shirt quilt that needs to be stabilized.

SusieQOH

I don't make tee shirt quilts.You couldn't pay me to make one lol. That's why this fabric is a mystery to me. I don't want to use interfacing either but I'll try to figure it out!

tranum

In my world, I must use a ball point needle when sewing knits or i get skipped stitches.

SusieQOH

Yes, I'm using a ballpoint needle.
Thanks, everyone!
I'm going to check out that website or maybe Youtube will have something.