How to Sew Crochet to Fabric - Using your Machine

You can adding lining to blankets, bags, hats, scarves etc. This can help to create a more finished look and even add some warmth. Hand sewing the lining is a great option but can very time consuming, so these are my favorite ways to use your !

Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/YAr1yQush28

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Helpful Tools:

Parchment (Method 2) Stiletto (chopstick or seam ripper are ok too) http://amzn.to/2vZ2vKc Clover Clips http://amzn.to/2xdWcRE Wide solid sewing machine foot (I do not recommend an open toe foot or walking foot)

*Block your crochet item before you line it

Method 1

Make sure your crochet piece and lining are ready to go. This may depend on your project. Iron the edges of your fabric over before sewing or serge to finish the edge.

Place wrong sides of your project together so that the right side of the crochet and the right side of the fabric are showing. We will be sewing along the right side of the crochet.

Clip or pin crochet together in place.

Make your length a 3.5. You may also want to decrease the presser foot pressure, check your sewing machine manual for details. It’s usually a knob on the back of the machine

Place your piece with the crochet facing up under the wide presser foot (mostly solid, do not use an open toe foot or it may get caught on the crochet). Decide where you would like to have your stitches and adjust needle position if necessary.

www.melaniekham.com Begin sewing and back stitch. Use the stiletto tool or chopstick to help push the material through being careful not to allow the crochet to stretch. Go slow and take your time. Continue until the section you are trying to attach is complete. Back stitch to secure.

Method 2

Make sure your crochet piece and lining are ready to go. This may depend on your project. Iron the edges of your fabric over before sewing or serge to finish the edge.

Place wrong sides of your project together so that the right side of the crochet and the right side of the fabric are showing. We will be sewing along the right side of the crochet.

Clip or pin crochet together in place.

Make your stitch length a 3.5. You may also want to decrease the presser foot pressure, check your sewing machine manual for details. It’s usually a knob on the back of the machine

Place your crochet work with fabric facing up, crochet side facing down. Place a strip of parchment paper under the crochet work and above the feed dogs of the machine so that the feed dogs touch the paper and not the crochet work.

Use the edge of the fabric and the sewing machine foot to determine where to sew and keep the stitch consistent. You will be relying on your clipping or pinning because you won’t be able to see the crochet side. Begin stitching along the work, back stitch to secure.

With method 2, you are able to sew faster since you aren’t fussing with it and the feed dogs do a better job of pulling the fabric through than the piece on the top.

Both methods can create a nice and finished look, it is up to you. Try them both out with some sample pieces and see what you like!

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