Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish: Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger

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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 eases readers into the subject by teaching how to identify the different types of knit fabrics available and 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 styles
-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 Finish makes 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.

From the Publisher

Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish: Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger

Know Your Knits

Other than the singular common characteristic of all knits—that they stretch—the variety of knits available today is staggering. Some knits stretch very little, while others stretch more than you can imagine. From smooth and lustrous to loopy and bulky, the range of fibers, textures, and looks is alluring. Your sewing will be enhanced once you learn more about the types of knits manufactured today.

Types of Seams

Part of the testing process is to determine what kind of seam is most appropriate for your type of knit and the project. Experiment with both sewing machine and serger seams. Get these decisions out of the way before tackling the construction of your garment.

Taking Your Measurements

Measure over the undergarments that you normally wear. It’s fine if you wear form-fitting bodywear, but don’t wear it just for measuring. You want to record realistic numbers.

Overlapping Seams

To sew an overlapping seam, first remove the seam allowance from one edge (the edge that will overlap). Using chalk, mark a line to indicate the seam allowance on the corresponding seam edge. Place a strip of double-faced craft tape within the seam allowance, then remove the paper cover to expose the adhesive (A).

Place the trimmed seam over the taped seam, matching the raw edge to the chalk line, and finger-press in place. Edgestitch along the raw edge. Remove the tape and stitch ¼” (6.4 mm) from the first stitching (B).

Trim the excess allowance on the wrong side of the seam (C).

This specialized seam type is used on thick knits whose edges look good when left raw. Fabrics such as felted wool and wool-blend bouclé are the perfect fabrics to sew with overlapping seams in order to reduce bulk.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books; Illustrated edition (January 9, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1589239385
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1589239388
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.13 x 0.5 x 10 inches