Cotton Knit Dress
Altering sewing pattern that calls for stretch fabric?
I bought a dress pattern and lovely cotton dress fabric- upon closer examination the pattern calls for knit/stretch only. It's New Look 6748, but I was planning to add a little fullness to the front to make a maternity dress. What will happen if I make this pattern with the fabric I bought, which has no stretch at all?
Don't do it. I work every day with stretch fabrics. the patterns designed for stretch fabrics are cut differently with much less ease and room than ones designed for woven fabrics. For instance a pattern for a skirt of woven fabric adds 3-4 inches to the hip measurement, when knit patterns do not. These ease measurements are not built into knit patterns, they assume you are looking for a smooth, tighter fit, especially around the shoulders, arms, back and bust. Stick with patterns for woven fabrics. You will be disappointed in the drape and fit of your garment if you decide to try it.
A look at what is currently available on eBay
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 LOVELY WOMENS COUNTRY ROAD COTTON KNIT DRESS SZ 10  US $9.14
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 new BLACK RELAXED FIT COTTON KNIT DRESS TUNIC size 14 US $18.28
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 new BEIGE RELAXED FIT COTTON KNIT DRESS TUNIC size 18 US $18.28
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 new BEIGE RELAXED FIT COTTON KNIT DRESS TUNIC size 14 US $18.28
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 new BEIGE RELAXED FIT COTTON KNIT DRESS TUNIC size 12 US $18.28
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 new BLACK RELAXED FIT COTTON KNIT DRESS TUNIC size 18 US $18.28
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 new GREY RELAXED FIT COTTON KNIT DRESS TUNIC size 12 US $18.28
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 new BLACK RELAXED FIT COTTON KNIT DRESS TUNIC size 12 US $18.28
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 BCBG Blue Patterned Cotton Viscose Knit Dress Sz Small US $16.50
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 BCBG Blue Patterned Cotton Viscose Knit Dress Medium US $16.50
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 CAROLE LITTLE Knit Cotton Combo MixnMatch Dress 22W US $5.99
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 Inhabit Dress Blue Cotton Knit Sleeveless sz S US $119.00
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 Patio Casuals Womans Cotton Knit Dress Sz L NEW $48 US $14.99
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 BABY GAP Cotton Knit Stripe Sweater LS Dress 5 BTS US $6.99
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 New Women Clothing Black Knit Cotton Maternity Dress US $7.95
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 4X NWT ULLA POPKEN ORGANIC COTTON KNIT DRESS DARK BROWN US $26.99
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 Michael Kors Gray Knit 100 Cotton Dress Cute sz Med US $22.99
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 Navy Blue Cotton Knit J Crew Sun Dress SZ S US $15.00
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 Vtg NWT Episode $399 RED Cotton KNIT Dress Sweater P US $9.99
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 Boden Multi Blues Cotton Blend Knit Dress UK 12 US $14.99
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 LOW CUT AQUA KNIT DRESS LONG COTTON DRESS SZ PM MEDIUM US $.99
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 Lands End girls 4 4t pink stripe knit dress cotton bts US $4.99
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 Talbots 3X Pink Cotton Knit Shirt Dress $89 US $29.99
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 PREOWNED White Pullover Dress Cotton Knit PERFECT L XL US $.99
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And a selection of products from Amazon
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Dog Sweater - Cable Knit Mock Twin Pet Sweater Set - Large Sale Price: $7.99  |
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East Side Collection Pet Fashions offer style, selection, and value for the well-dressed pet. |
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East Side Collection - 5TH AVE. CITY SLICKER DOG JACKET - MEDIUM Sale Price: $9.99 |
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IMAN Global Chic Flatter Yourself Multicolored Knit Dress