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What to make with Knit fabric?
Last week, I took a three-day beginning sewing class at New Yorks Sew Fast, Sew Easy studio. It was a real soup to nuts course, and we were taught everything from how to tell the difference between woven and knit fabrics, to how to thread a sewing machine, to finding the straight grain of our fabric before cutting out our pattern, to finishing our garments with a dressmakers…
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Definition Knit fabric
After two full washer cycles, the swatch has shrunk from 8.25 x 9 to 6.5 x 7. nearly all stitch definition has been lost and what remains are the bumps of soy which do not felt. the fabric is very thick
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Polyester Knit
Finished hats, yellow and teal made out of what is probably a cotton/polyester knit, and the grey is stretch polartech fabric that is so comfy and cozy
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Knit top Definition
My daughter and I worked on a fantastic definition of jumper together, and it didn t make it to a post because I hadn t logged in first. Here s my take on my own: A jumper is an item of clothing that essentially provides, all in one piece, a skirt and a bodice. It is sleeveless and, by definition, is meant to be worn over a blouse or turtleneck. The jumper can hang from the…
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Knitted fabric construction
It is a known fact that the main material for fabric construction is yarn. Knitting is the second most frequently used method, after weaving, that turns yarns or into fabrics. It is a versatile technique that can make fabrics having various properties such as wrinkle-resistance, stretchability, better fit, particularly demanded due to the rising popularity of sports wear and…
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100% cotton Knit
Keep your darling ones warm this fall with a full Zubels ensemble! With matching hats, sweaters, and plush toys that are all hand-knit from soft cotton yarn, your little munchkin will stay toasty with their new best friends. Zubels’ organic toys come in a variety of options, including rattles and teething rings. Go Fish! Cozy up this winter with Zubels’ soft and cozy hand-knit…
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Michael miller, Knits
Farbenmix pattern Olivia size 7/8 made from Michael Miller knits. So easy to sew. Modified the hood on this one as I did not have enough fabric to make the long tail
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Poly Knit Material
The following is a guest post from Deby, a regular reader of this blog, who is sharing some tips and strategies for caring for your summer knits. Fascinated by fashion since early childhood, as the granddaughter of a seamstress, Deby grew up learning about fabrics and sewing techniques. Today Deby works full-time in marketing as a visual communicator/writer, with an active…
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Materials Knit
Each of my needle sets are made from a different material, which can affect both stitch and row gauge. I was curious how I would knit with my new needle set, so I designed an experiment. I began with a ball of 100% wool yarn (Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted) and 4 sets of size 7 needles, all made from different materials: 1. Plastic Resin: Denise Interchangeable Needle…
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Woven and Knitted Fabrics
Last week, I took a three-day beginning sewing class at New Yorks Sew Fast, Sew Easy studio. It was a real soup to nuts course, and we were taught everything from how to tell the difference between woven and knit fabrics, to how to thread a sewing machine, to finding the straight grain of our fabric before cutting out our pattern, to finishing our garments with a dressmakers…
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Knitted garments
Most of us learn about cleaning and caring for our knitted garments the hard way. Whether we washed a wool sweater in hot water only to find that it felted into a baby-size sweater or washed a hat in detergent that made us break out into a rash, we learned a thing or two about knitted garment care. Blocking If you ve ever blocked a knitted item, you know that blocking is basically…
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Difference Between Knit and Woven
I finally finished - woven in ends and everything - my Voodoo wristwarmers. If youre a bit confused as to the difference between wristwarmers and fingerless gloves (as I was to start with), these are designed to be worn *under* gloves. They have a long wrist part so as to cover the gap between effective coat sleeve and gloves when its chilly. Not the sort of thing Ill need…
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