What You’ll Learn
Why Seaming Matters
• How seams affect structure and drape
• When seaming provides better results than seamless construction
Vertical Seaming: Mattress Stitch
• Aligning rows accurately
• Creating an invisible seam in stockinette stitch
• Adjusting for uneven row counts
Horizontal Seaming
• Joining cast-on or bound-off edges
• Creating smooth transitions between pieces
Vertical to Horizontal Seaming
• Attaching sleeves to armholes
• Managing stitch ratios and alignment
Troubleshooting
• Correcting uneven tension
• Adjusting seams so fabric lies flat
• Knowing when to reseam for a better result
⏱️ Takeaway
You’ll leave knowing how to choose the appropriate seam and execute it cleanly so your finished project looks balanced, intentional, and well-constructed.
Homework
Using neutral-colored worsted-weight wool (or cotton if allergic to wool), prepare the following swatches. Label each set and place them in separate bags.
Mattress Stitch
• Make 2 swatches
• CO 10 stitches
• Work in stockinette stitch for 15 rows
• BO
Horizontal to Horizontal
• Make 2 swatches
• CO 15 stitches
• Work in stockinette stitch for 10 rows
• BO
Vertical to Horizontal
• First swatch: CO 20 stitches, work 10 rows in stockinette, BO
• Second swatch: CO 10 stitches, work 24 rows in stockinette, BO