- Publisher: Creative Publishing
- Year: 2018
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 146pp
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 253x201mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.4kg
- ISBN: 9781589239388
- Product code: 542518
Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish
Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger
Linda Lee New Paperback Illustrated
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Aimed at machine sewists of all skill levels, this comprehensive illustrated resource book covers topics including adjusting patterns to suit fabric, measurements and desired fit; options for seams and hems; essential construction techniques for necklines, sleeves, waists, buttonholes and zippers and special considerations for activewear and lingerie.
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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.
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.
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Aimed at machine sewists of all skill levels, this comprehensive illustrated resource book covers topics including adjusting patterns to suit fabric, measurements and desired fit; options for seams and hems; essential construction techniques for necklines, sleeves, waists, buttonholes and zippers and special considerations for activewear and lingerie.
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