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Serger Smarts
Naomi Baker


Working With Sweater Knits


Continued From Page 5

A variety of knits are available today
Fabric Key
MacPhee Workshop
1. Sweater Knit
100% polyester
2. Metallic Knit
Brown
60% acrylic/
30% nylon/
10% Lurex
3. Metallic Knit
Burgundy
60% acrylic/
30% nylon/
10% Lurex
Pago/Rosebar Textiles
4. #166/3047
75% rayon
25% metallic
5. #166/8009
75% rayon
25% metallic
Symphony by
Monarch
6. Sweater Knit
Coordinates
Herringbone 14
70% polyester/
30% acetate



SOURCE GUIDE


Look for the featured fabrics and patterns at your local stores. The following companies can provide nearest retailer locations.

FABRIC COMPANY

David Textiles
Ask retailer to order.

MacPhee Workshop
(403) 973-3516
www.macpheeworkshop.com

Pago/Rosebar Textiles
(800) 223-2694
(201) 460-0378
Ask for the controller.
Ask retailer to order.

Symphony by Monarch
Ask retailer to order.


PATTERN COMPANIES


Butterick
(800) 782-0323
www.butterick.com

Kwik Sew Pattern Co.
(888) 594-5739
www.kwiksew.com

McCall's
(800) 782-0323
www.mccallpattern.com

Neue Mode, from Sullivans USA
(630) 435-1530
www.sullivafls.net/usa

Simplicity/New Look/Burda
(888) 588-2700
www.simpticity.com
www.burdapatterns.com

Stretch & Sew
(800) 547-7717
(480) 966-1462
www.stretch-and-sew.com

Vogue
(800) 782-0323
www.voguepatterns.com



Page 1 Selecting Sweater Knits
Page 2 Patterns - Layout & Cutting
Page 3 Needles & Thread - Seaming
Page 4 Stabilizing Seams & Edges - Ribbing Finishes
Page 5 Other Hem Finishes
Page 6 A Variety Of Knits - Sources


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