SARAH VEBLEN:
GETTING CONSISTENT
RESULTS WITH KNITS
Date: February 6, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
Location: VIA ZOOM. An email containing a registration link will be sent to all members the month prior to the meeting. If you are a visitor who would like to attend, please email us with your request.
Knit garments have the well-deserved reputation for being easy. For many of us, they are indeed easier to fit than woven fabrics, and they are more forgiving when sewing. But not all knits have the same hand, stretch and recovery. Because of this, the same pattern might make up very differently in two different knit fabrics. To further complicate matters, two fabrics labeled as a specific type of knit – e.g., interlock – might yield really different results.
The key to getting consistent results lies in carefully assessing the knit fabric. I’ll discuss this in detail so you know exactly how to perform the assessment and which attributes to pay particular attention to. Plus, I’ll describe a few simple pattern alterations that allow you to use your tried ‘n’ true knit patterns on a variety of knit fabrics.
GETTING CONSISTENT
RESULTS WITH KNITS
Date: February 6, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
Location: VIA ZOOM. An email containing a registration link will be sent to all members the month prior to the meeting. If you are a visitor who would like to attend, please email us with your request.
Knit garments have the well-deserved reputation for being easy. For many of us, they are indeed easier to fit than woven fabrics, and they are more forgiving when sewing. But not all knits have the same hand, stretch and recovery. Because of this, the same pattern might make up very differently in two different knit fabrics. To further complicate matters, two fabrics labeled as a specific type of knit – e.g., interlock – might yield really different results.
The key to getting consistent results lies in carefully assessing the knit fabric. I’ll discuss this in detail so you know exactly how to perform the assessment and which attributes to pay particular attention to. Plus, I’ll describe a few simple pattern alterations that allow you to use your tried ‘n’ true knit patterns on a variety of knit fabrics.
ASG is a membership organization that welcomes needlework enthusiasts of all skill levels and from many different walks of life. Our Chapter is located in Santa Rosa California, and we have members from all over Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties. Members meet monthly and at neighborhood groups to learn new sewing skills, network with others who share an interest in sewing and related arts and participate in community service sewing projects. Membership in the Guild gives you an opportunity to experience your love of any type of needlwork with others who share your interest. Click here to check out the national website. Discounts and webinars and more are on the website. |
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