Dolphyngyrl

This is my first time sewing a jersey knit dress. I like the lightning stitch over the zigzag on my setting, was wondering for those that have a brother/babylock brand sewing machine what are the width and length setting you use for the lightning stitch. Also do you use regular all purpose thread for the fabric

Phyllis nm

I don't know what the lighting stitch is. Unless the dress is skin tight, I would use a straight stitch.
No need to finish seams. If you want to, use you’re your serger on all seams. It’s a knit!

Pat M.

Do not know what the lightning stitch is but I sew with a lot of knits. I use a small zig zag stitch, not a tight one. Small bites and sort of long stretch. Practice on scraps. Try not to stretch the material as you sew. Use a Knit Needle, probably 90-70. Regular 50 weight thread, I use Gutermann brand. Sew 2 pieces of fabric together and then open it up and check the stitching. Threads Magazine has a lot of info on sewing with knits.

madamekelly

Youtube has great videos for sewing knits.