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100 1 _aLee, Linda.
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245 1 0 _aSewing Knits from Fit to Finish :
_bProven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger /
_cLinda Lee.
264 1 _aLaguna Hills :
_bQuarto Publishing Group USA,
_c2017.
264 4 _c©2018.
300 _a1 online resource (147 pages)
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500 _aALA COVID Relief Fund
505 0 _a1 Know Your Knits -- Characteristics of Knits -- Fibers -- Fabrics -- Buying Fabric -- 2 Adjusting Patterns for a Better Fit -- Fabric &amp -- Pattern Selection -- Taking Accurate Measurements -- Buying a Pattern -- Measuring Your Pattern for a Personalized Fit -- Tissue Fitting -- Adjusting Your Pattern -- 3 Getting Ready to Sew -- Equipment -- Prepping the Fabric -- Laying Out the Fabric -- Testing Stitches -- 4 Seams and Hems -- Types of Seams -- Stabilizing Seams -- Types of Hems -- 5 Basic Construction Techniques -- Order of Construction -- Neck Finishes -- Attaching Sleeves -- Elasticized Waists -- Buttonholes -- Invisible Zipper -- Ribbing -- Pockets -- Darts -- Embellishments -- Linings -- 6 Activewear and Lingerie -- Activewear -- Lingerie -- Resources -- Patterns Featured -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Index.
520 _aDo 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.
588 _aDescription based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
590 _aElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2021. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
650 0 _aMachine sewing.
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776 0 8 _iPrint version:
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797 2 _aProQuest (Firm)
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