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Learn new and innovative neckline modifications, edge finishes, hemming techniques, knit embroidery secrets, and a speedy casing-free elastic method, plus more. Join Nancy Zieman as she creates easy, yet stylish, knit garments using McCall's® pattern M5195 for a 6-piece combo of comfortable knits. Two jackets, a skirt, top, pants, and gauchos are all in the pattern. * Learn quick and easy techniques for sewing fashionable knit garments. Nancy begins by explaining characteristics of knits, including popular slinky knits. She demonstrates pattern layout, then offers sewing machine and serger techniques suited to the various knit fabrics. She also offers three ways to add creative outer edge finishes. * Master streamlined sewing and serging techniques for stitching knit top. After modifying a top pattern's basic sweetheart neckline to make a scoop neckline, a boat neck, and a V-neck, Nancy converts the top to a dress pattern. She illustrates quick neckline finishes including turn 'n stitch and a fabric finish, then offers tips for machine embroidering on knits. * Review simplified sewing and serging techniques for knit pants and skirts. Nancy explains how to add a speedy elasticized waistband to a knit pants or skirt. She demonstrates three hem options and shows how to make an easy double tie belt. She illustrates mixing and matching five wardrobe components, and she offers tips for packing when traveling.
(about 90 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on July 02, 2008 in Arts & Crafts::Sewing and Arts & Crafts::Clothing.
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This video is a good beginner's instruction on sewing with knits in wearables. Making a wardrobe from knit fabrics was demonstrated.
The best dvd Nancy has put out yet!!! I sew a lot of knits and could have used these tricks long ago....get it!
