Knits for Real People

Description Do you want fashionable, comfortable knit clothes? Sewing fashion knits is hot and it’s all new for the 21st century! Pati Palmer, Sue Neall and Palmer/Pletsch instructors worldwide provide fitting and sewing how-tos for today’s modern knits,with hundreds of real people photos for illustration. Learn how to achieve a custom fit using any pattern, not just those designed for knits, Knits for Real People shows you how to buy the right size pattern and make the most important alterations. Yes, it’s OK to have darts if you need them-or redesign them as ease, gathers, tucks, or double darts. Inside you’ll find these chapters: 1. Knit Sewing Today 2. Knit Fabrics 3. Patterns for Knits 4. Fitting Knits 5. Layout, Cutting & Marking 6. Sewing Knits, the Basics 7. Neck & Edge Finishes 8. Sleeves 9. Hems for Knit Fashions 10. Closures 11. Creative Fashion Knits 12. Wrapped & Shirred 13. Pants & Leggings 14. Swimsuits & Leotards List price $29.95 ($34.95 coil bound) ISBN: 978-1-61847-044-7 160 pages full color