Knits for Real PeopleSusan Neall Pati PalmerLabel: Palmer-Pletsch AssociatesDescription: Unsure how to sew the new knits so they’ll look great and fit better than ready-to-wear? Knits for Real People helps readers sort out the differences in fabric types and explains the fitting and sewing techniques for each. Photographs of knit fashions from McCall’s Vogue and Butterick pattern companies provide inspiration throughout the book and illustrate the many types of knits. The many techniques explained include: layout cutting and marking; seaming techniques using sewing machines and sergers including the use of the differential feed feature; creative embellishments including piping flounces “peepers and decorative serging; neckline and edge finishes including bands collars and bindings; sleeves hems and closures; and fitting techniques for tops pants and activewear. Knit fabrics are very popular in fabric stores and this book helps people take advantage by teaching how to fit patterns for this versatile material.
