Knit-ty Gritty
By Belva Barrick
Sewing knits is easy with these simple techniques.
KNITS ARE QUICK TO SEW AND EASIER TO FIT than woven fabrics since they stretch over your body curves. Their stretchiness, however, can make them tricky to work with, and requires some different sewing techniques.
Choosing a Pattern
Preparing the Fabric
Pattern Layout
Cutting Tips
Interfacing
Seaming
Stabilizing Stretch and Eliminating Facings
Pressing
Hemming
Buttonholes
Zippers
Yoga Wear
From the July 2004 issue of Sew News magazine.
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Belva Barrick, certified in family and consumer sciences, is a college clothing and textiles instructor in Glendale, AZ. She is a recognized national speaker on sewing topics, is developing a line of sewing aids, and has written two books. Contact Belva at Dept. SN, 5643 W. Townley Ave., Glendale, AZ 85302, or belvab@juno.com. Order her products at www.maryroehr.com.
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