Knits for Real People: Fitting and Sewing Fashion Knit Fabrics

Knits for Real People: Fitting and Sewing Fashion Knit Fabrics (Sewing for Real People series)

Unsure how to sew the new knits so theyâ€™ll look great and fit better than ready-to-wear? Knits for Real People helps readers sort out the differences in fabric types and explains the fitting and sewing techniques for each. Photographs of knit fashions from McCallâ€™s, Vogue, and Butterick pattern companies provide inspiration throughout the book and illustrate the many types of knits. The many techniques explained include: layout, cutting, and marking; seaming techniques using sewing machines and sergers, including the use of the differential feed feature; creative embellishments, including piping, flounces, â€œpeepers,â€ and decorative serging; neckline and edge finishes, including bands, collars, and bindings; sleeves, hems and closures; and fitting techniques for tops, pants, and activewear. Knit fabrics are very popular in fabric stores and this book helps people take advantage by teaching how to fit patterns for this versatile material.
Country USA
Manufacturer Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2015-04-01
Format Kindle eBook

Knits for Real People: Fitting and Sewing Fashion Knit Fabrics (Sewing for Real People series)