Fit for Knits is 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.

In the ebook 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.

Note that this is the ebook version

Print version of Fit for Knits

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

Over 100 illustrated step-by-step alteration tutorials
Adjusting patterns for tops, pants and skirts to achieve excellent fit.
Best techniques for sewing knits, including garment industry secrets.
How to choose the most suitable fabric for your garment.
Pick the best sewing machine, serger and coverstitch seams for each project.
Troubleshooting and solving common issues when sewing and fitting knit clothes
Alter knit patterns to suit different needs.
260 pages

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

Skirts

Adjusting length
Waist and tummy
Hips
Balance
Hemming

EBOOK FORMAT

Interactive PDF format that can be read on any device. Includes internal reference links and links to corresponding video tutorials.

The book can be printed on a regular printer.

Fit for Knits: Everything you need to fit and sew beautiful knit clothes – Ebook