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Fit for Knits Book

Fit for Knits

Everything you need to fit and sew beautiful knit clothes

The complete guide to pattern fitting and sewing your own knit clothes. Learn how to alter knit sewing patterns to achieve a perfect fit on everything from tight-fitting tops to casual knit pants.

FIT FOR KNITS WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO:

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I’ve been sewing for almost 40 years and this book is the best book on fitting that I’ve read. Wonderful illustrations, clear demonstrations of fit problems and explanations of how to fix them
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This is the most thorough and thoughtful work for working with knits. I love to wear knits and they are forgiving in both sewing and fitting but once done, I wonder how it can be better. Here’s how.
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The illustrations and instructions are SO clear. It's very easy to navigate: find the picture that matches the fit trouble you're experiencing, and experts guide you on how to fix it! A brilliant book that I consult regularly
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In Fit for Knits, you’ll learn the best techniques for pattern fitting and sewing knit clothes with the help of easy-to-understand, illustrated, step-by-step instructions.

 

Sewing and fitting knits don’t have to be hard when using the proper techniques and the right type of fabric. And this book teaches you how to take your skills to the next level, regardless if you are a beginner or a more experienced sewist.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Fabrics

  • Working with knit fabrics
  • Fabric types
  • Stretch
  • Cutting
  • Prewashing
  • Seams for knits

Fitting

  • Methods
  • Adjustment order
  • Best practices

Tops

  • Adjusting length
  • Shoulders
  • Sleeves
  • Waist Back
  • Chest
  • Princess seams
  • Raglan sleeves
  • Sewing darts
  • Sewing shoulders
  • Sewing neckbands 
  • Sewing sleeves
  • Hemming

Pants

  • Adjusting length
  • Waist
  • Hips
  • Legs
  • Tummy
  • Crotch
  • Balance
  • Bum
  • Sewing pockets
  • Sewing waistbands

Skirt

  • Adjusting length
  • Waist and tummy
  • Hips
  • Balance
  • Hemming

AND MUCH MORE!

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