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Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish

Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger

Linda Lee author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Published:11th Jan '18

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Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish cover

Do you ever look at the price tag on a piece of clothing and think, I could sew that myself? Well,  sew  do we!

Sewing your own clothes is rewarding and cost-effective, plus it's an enjoyable creative skill to develop.  Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish  gives you the instruction you need to sew soft knit fabrics using professional techniques. This comprehensive reference book from expert Linda Lee includes methods for both conventional sewing machines and sergers, and it includes precise construction notes and how-to photos along the way.

Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish  easesreaders into the subject by teaching to identify the different types of knit fabrics available, helping them select the ones that best suit their sewing projects. From there, the book introduces readers to sewing patterns for knit fabrics and teaches how to tweak those patterns to fit specific measurements. After that,  Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish  moves step-by-step through the sewing process, including all of the following:

Preparing fabric before it's cut

Transferring pattern markings onto knit fabrics

Organizing a garment's construction

Sewing seams and selecting seam style

Utilizing stabilizers and inserting closures

Sewing a hem and selecting a hem style

Adding embellishments to create a more unique garment

Imagine an updated wardrobe that you have total control over.  Sewing Knits from Fit to Finishmakes that dream a very possible reality. Not only that, the book reveals a few shortcuts and troubleshooting tips to ensure a stress-free sewing process. So jump on the sewing bandwagon! Once you learn how to sew knit-fabric pieces, you'll wonder why you ever bought them.

Everything you need to know to achieve beautiful results when sewing knits...Anyone who sews will turn to it again and again. * Sew News *

ISBN: 9781589239388

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Weight: unknown

144 pages