Sewing with Knits Classic, Stylish Garments from Swimsuits to Eveningwear

Name: Sewing with Knits Classic, Stylish Garments from Swimsuits to Eveningwear
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ISBN: 9781561583119

ISBN-10: 1561583111

ISBN-13: 9781561583119

Edition: 2000

Authors: Connie Long

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This volume features sewing techniques for knits, including some of the latest hi-tech materials that are popular with fashion designers. It gives the tricks and techniques needed to deal with all of the knitted fabrics.

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/1/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 154
Size: 8.00" wide x 13.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.946



Introduction



What is a Knit?


Why Sew with Knits?


Types of Knits


How Knits Differ from Wovens


Selecting Fabrics



Preparing to Sew


Selecting a Pattern


Selecting Interfacing and Notions


Preparing the Fabric


Laying Out, Cutting, and Marking the Fabric



Sewing Seams, Hems, Edges, and Waistbands


Sewing Seams


Sewing Hems


Sewing Neckline and Edge Finishes


Adding Elastic Waistbands



Further Techniques and Finishing Touches


Stabilizing Shoulder Seams


Inserting Zippers


Making Buttonholes


Sewing Easy Pockets


Piecing Fabric and Color Blocking



Sewing Sweaterknits, Ribs, and Openwork Raschel Knits


Ribbed Knits


Sweaterknits and Sweaterbodies


Knitted Lace and Other Openwork Knits



Sewing Spandex and Other Specialty Knits


Swimsuit and High-Spandex Knits


Stretch Velvets, Chenille, Terry, and Other Napped Knits


Synthetic Fleece


Slinky Knits, Matte Jersey, and Novelty Knits


Resources


Index