Sewing Knits From Fit To Finish

Author : Linda Lee
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
ISBN 13 : 1589239385
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish written by Linda Lee and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches everything you need to know about sewing knit fabrics - from choosing patterns to laying out designs, to sewing and adding embellishments and closures.

Author : Johanna Lundström
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789163961502
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sewing Activewear written by Johanna Lundström and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-14 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sewing Activewear: How to make your own professional-looking athletic wear takes you through all the fundamentals and then move you to the next level. So that you will be fully equipped and empowered to create your own workout wardrobe-that is both functional and stylish.

Author : Ann Person
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780801985935
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stretch and Sew Guide to Sewing on Knits written by Ann Person and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can create a designer wardrobe for just pennies when you let Ann Person teach you the tips and tricks of sewing with knit fabrics. Learn to make tops, sweaters, cardigans, pants, and skirts with a conventional sewing machine and modern serging techniques. Includes 100s of illustrations and diagrams. Almost all knit fabrics are covered.

Author : Kristen TenDyke
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 162033626X
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No-Sew Knits written by Kristen TenDyke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to knit a sweater seamlessly. Kristen TenDyke will teach you how to knit the perfect sweater--no assembly required. Through clever planning and some simple techniques, her knitting projects are shaped and joined as you go--all without sacrificing the pretty details. No-Sew Knits offers 20 garments that combine innovative construction and on-trend styling for comfortable everyday wear. Kristen takes the opportunity to introduce you to a variety of easier-than-they-seem techniques, while keeping each knitting pattern approachable for advanced beginners. Chapters offer basic no-sew patterns, interchangeable stitch patterns, cables, and lace. The results are beautifully constructed garments that boast eye-catching details such as seamless pockets, hoods, bust darts, and faux seams. Each knitting pattern features a Tip section that helps you learn new ways to customize your garments. Pretty and practical, the patterns in No-Sew Knits will build your knitting repertoire as you build your wardrobe.

Author : Susan Neall
Publisher : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1618470442
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Knits for Real People written by Susan Neall and published by Palmer/Pletsch Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsure how to sew the new knits so they'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 McCall'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, "peepers," 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.

Author : Alyson Clair
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615999166
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Colette Guide to Sewing Knits written by Alyson Clair and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Wendy Ward
Publisher : CICO Books
ISBN 13 : 9781782494683
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Beginner's Guide to Sewing with Knitted Fabrics written by Wendy Ward and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a collection of comfortable and stylish garments. Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a collection of comfortable and stylish garments. Wendy’s style is functional but beautiful basics, and you will learn the skills to make garments out of knitted fabrics that drape beautifully and are a joy to wear. There are t-shirts, wide-leg trousers, lounge trousers, tank tops, cardigans, skirts, and dresses made in versatile fabrics that can be dressed up or down. Both beginners and more experienced dressmakers often avoid using knitted fabrics, but Wendy will show you how to successfully sew them with just a regular sewing machine. You will learn essential skills with the help of a comprehensive techniques section that includes a guide to different types of knitted fabrics and their uses (including jersey, sweatshirt fabric, boiled wool, and many more), how to prepare them for making clothes, setting up your sewing machine, which needles you need, sewing seams and hems, and using elastic. There are also full-size patterns for every garment included at the back of the book, so you will have all the information you need to start making your own perfect wardrobe!

Author : Kennis Wong
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1645671372
Total Pages : 606 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sew Beautiful written by Kennis Wong and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8 Patterns, 18 Variations, 1 Stunning New Wardrobe Stitch your way to a stylish new wardrobe with this collection of beautiful, modern patterns. Whether you are a seasoned seamstress looking for fresh projects or just beginning your sewing journey, you’ll learn something new from prolific designer Kennis Wong’s expert advice and accessible pearls of sewing wisdom. In Sew Beautiful, elegance and simplicity go hand in hand as Kennis guides you through 8 different patterns, each a closet staple you’ll be proud to wear. Well known for helping her readers find their most flattering fit, Kennis carefully designed each pattern for sizes 00 through 20, guaranteeing a finished garment that suits your taste, style and body type. And with 18 variations spread across these designs, there are so many options to mix and match! Slip into the luxurious Castlepoint Faux-Wrap Skirt on a breezy summer day, or bundle up in the cozy Taktsang Dolman Sleeve Wrap for a cool autumn night. Going to a fancy event but can’t find anything to wear? Wow everyone when you tell them your Palermo Tiered Dress is 100 percent handmade. With Sew Beautiful in your crafting corner, a vibrant custom wardrobe is at your fingertips. If you are experiencing issues accessing or downloading the Sew Beautiful ebook pattern files, please contact [email protected] with proof of purchase for assistance.

Author : Nancie M. Wiseman
Publisher : Martingale
ISBN 13 : 1604682167
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques written by Nancie M. Wiseman and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By popular demand, this best seller is now in paperback! Knitted one too many sweaters that scream "homemade"? Help is here! Finishing techniques are the key to turning out professional-looking projects. This comprehensive reference gives you the know-how to get gorgeous, polished results every time. More than 50 expert techniques cover increases, decreases, seams, blocking, decorative finishes, and more Master each method with step-by-step illustrations, easy-to-read text, and dozens of color photos Bring along this handy guide wherever you go--its lay-flat binding means trouble-free knitting

Author : Julie Cole
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1501305077
Total Pages : 1040 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics written by Julie Cole and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hundreds of step-by-step illustrated instructions and a user-friendly, stay-flat format, Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics provides emerging fashion designers with comprehensive information on how to draft patterns for popular cut-and-sew stretch knit fabrics such as jersey and knits with spandex. After covering the basics of knits and techniques for gauging stretch capacity, Julie Cole introduces a unique, simplified approach to drafting slopers using hip and top foundations. She then provides information on converting, drafting, grading, and reducing patterns for proper fit in four categories of stretch. The book proceeds to drafting slopers and patterns for tops, dresses, jackets, sweaters, cardigans, skirts, pants, lingerie, swimwear, and activewear. Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabrics is ideal for students with basic or intermediate design, patternmaking, and sewing skills for any course in which students design and draft patterns for knits; or courses that incorporate both knits and woven fabrics. Features - Accurate and simplified system for patternmaking with stretch knit fabrics with easier to follow approach than other books -Each chapter includes - Key terms - Highly-illustrated step-by-step instructions - Three types of boxes: "Important", "Pattern Tip", and "Stitching Tip" - End of chapter features "Knit It Together" checklist, "Stop! What Do I Do If..." troubleshooting tips, and "Self Critique" review - More than 900 technical drawings with color accents and 100 photographs of sewn samples on the dress form Patternmaking with Stretch Knit Fabric STUDIO - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions - Access downloadable files for half-size top and hip foundations, and slopers found in the book Teaching Resources - Instructor's Guide and Test Bank includes sample syllabi, suggested projects, test questions, and evaluation guides