Sewing with Knits: Classic, Stylish Garments from Swimsuits to Eveningwear | Connie Long

Sewing with Knits: Classic, Stylish Garments from Swimsuits to Eveningwear | Connie Long | Wonderful Knit Reference

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	Sewing with Knits: Classic, Stylish Garments from Swimsuits to Eveningwear Connie Long Taunton, 2000 - 160 pages average customer review:based on 6 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Knit fabrics have never been more fashionable, but the prospect of creating them can be daunting even to those experienced with the needle. Because of the "stretch factor," knits can be tricky to sew without specific information about what techniques work for which fabrics. Sewing with Knits gives that information and more in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format.

Author Connie Long shows both novice and pro how to create an array of garments, from slinky knit evening dresses to spandex-fitted athletic wear. In straightforward style, she demonstrates how to work with both classic styles and fabrics, and the many newer knits, including the matte rayon jersey so popular with high fashion designers. Included is information on how to adapt a pattern meant for woven fabrics, how to copy a favorite T-shirt, and how to sew with the intimidating sweaterknit. Expert advice on choosing the best patterns and using just the right techniques rounds out this practical guide.

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Great reference book!

This book is a wonderful resource to have. After years of struggling while sewing knit fabrics, this book has provided me with the solutions I needed. I read it cover to cover when I first bought it and now use it as a reference. The photos that demonstrate techniques are very helpful. The only thing I did not care for were all of the photos of the models in ballet costumes. I would have preferred to see everyday people wearing classic knit clothing. Most of us don't spend our days 'on pointe'!! I would recommend this book.

Wonderful Knit Reference

This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to sew with knit fabrics. The author describes varies types of knit fabrics and appropriate type of seam finishes. There are recommendations for choosing the right sewing machine needles. I really like this book and found the illustrations helpful.

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Great Book !

wonder insiteful instruction and help for persons new to using these materials. Interfacing and stabilizing is covered pretty well.

authoritative

this is the definitive book on knits. i bought it because it was pretty much the only one, but now i know why. everything is covered from needles to the different types of knits and how they are formed, which helps to understand how they behave. i also didn't care for all of the ballet and oversized knits. everyday people with well fitting knit clothing would've been more inspirational. the only thing i wish there was more of was troubleshooting - i found the solution to my problem in a sidebar. wish there was a chart on that or something.
i do recommend this book highly.

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A Good Starting Guide in a Barren Marketplace

There really is a scarcity of good books regarding cut & sew knits. Most regular sewing books provide, at best, a page devoted to sewing with knits. Then there are the serger books. These are also problematic because they tend to focus on seams, not design. This book is different in that it specifically focuses on knits, gives you a good overview of the types of knits available for cut and sew and their various properties and then outlines the various finishing/ construction techniques. Some of the techniques are pretty homey. Personally, I don't want to create the look of ribbing by "pintucking" jersey, I would rather harness the functionality of rib (it stretches & looks nicer than this faux rib). I would like to see a book that is a tad more current and deals with the newer finishes/ tissue weight jerseys present in the commercial arena. I agree with a previous reviewer that the ballet dancer models are not the ideal choice. Overall it's a good, comprehensive beginning to sewing knits at home. It's really one of the best books out there but as the field is so bare, there's much room for improvement.

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