Next-Level Knits: Techniques for Structure & Style
Create chic knit garments as you learn how to sew pontes and other stable knits. Custom clothier and beloved Craftsy instructor Pam Howard will guide…
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Create chic knit garments as you learn how to sew pontes and other stable knits. Custom clothier and beloved Craftsy instructor Pam Howard will guide you step by step through stabilizing your fabric, pin-fitting, sewing, lining or underlining, and finishing knits as comfortable and beautiful as anything in your wardrobe.
Sewing Stable Knits
Meet Pam Howard, fashion and garment sewing expert, and learn to choose the right kinds of fabrics for chic tailored knit garments. Follow along as Pam shares tips for cutting knits without stretching or color shading, and shows basic construction seams for these fabrics.
Choosing Patterns & Preparing Knits
Discover how to make good pattern choices for stable knits, and even how to adapt some designed for woven fabrics, along with pattern styles to avoid. Then learn how to use fusible stay tapes and high-quality fusible interfacings to stabilize your knit garments.
Assembly Your Way
Pam will help you move beyond the pattern instructions and use a thoughtful construction order for knits. You’ll also learn how to bind necklines and other garment edges for a professional finish, and how to use a flat construction method for sleeves.
Knits That Fit
For tailored knit garments that really fit, discover how to use pin-fitting to make perfect adjustments before constructing seams. Then press your seams using Pam’s tips to prevent shine and unwanted creases for refined results. Pam will also offer several elegant seam finishes to consider.
Linings, Underlinings & Hems
Linings and underlinings aren’t just for garments made from wovens. In this lesson, Pam will help you decide when to use each method and how it affects your hemming options. Then you’ll learn how to make perfect hems for stable knits by hand or by machine with a twin (double) needle.
Waistband & Inspiration
Love knits but hate bulky elastic waistbands? Learn Pam’s technique for a smooth, seamless elastic waistband that’s comfortable and flattering. Plus, Pam will provide inspiration for incorporating the techniques from class into beautiful, flattering knit garments.
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