Knit fabrics simplify sewing because they stretch and don't ravel.  But to be successful you must learn techniques for handling knits.  This book, "Easy Sewing with Knits" has the new sewing techniques that will help you make, in less time, garments that fit well.  In this one volume, Judy Lawrence gives you both a reference book and a home-study course.

Knits - a Whole New Way to Sew

 From the introduction....

Home sewing is booming all over the country - and knit fabrics are helping it happen.  Sewing with stretchable knits is easy, but they do handle differently from the familiar woven fabrics.  You can't just follow some of the old rules.

It will tell you how to sew stretch into seams - with any sewing machine... how to fit an adjust any pattern for knits.  You can save money and time buy using a few basic patterns from your complete wardrobe - change the style lines of patterns and use a variety of trims and finishes for individual looking outfits.

Not doubt everybody in your family has discovered the comfort and practicality of wearing knits.  Now discover the reward of sewing with knits.  You'll find that it's fun - and easy.

EASY SEWING WITH KNITS

How to fit and stitch knit clothes for everyone in the family... New techniques for handling knit fabrics, including the popular double-knits.
By Judy Lawrence
1972
Published by Countryside Press, a division of Farm Journal, Inc.

This book tells you:

• How to adjust any pattern to use with stretchable knit fabrics
• How to sew knit seams - with any sewing machine
• How to change a basic pattern to achieve a variety of style lines
• How to trim a basic top or shirt eight different ways
• How to make three kinds of buttonholes suitable for knit fabrics
• How to fit and make knit shirts and tops
• How to fit and make knit pants and skirts for women
• How to fit and make knit slacks for men
• How to make knit vests
• How to cut and sew sweaters
• How to make knit swimsuits

Author Judy Lawrence is a teacher and nationally known consultant on sewing with knits.  Her work keeps her in touch with sewers - and their questions on sewing - all over the country.  As a consultant for the Singer Company, Mrs. Lawrence worked with the Singer Educational Department to develop their basic knit sewing course.  Questions and problems of home sewing enthusiasts all over the country helped her to write this book.

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CONTENTS INCLUDE

What you need to know about knit fabrics

Types of knits... Fibers for knits...Preshrink your fabric... Buying tips

How to Choose and fit patterns for knits

Patterns from counter catalogs... Patterns from specialty companies... Fit and ease guide (for tops, shirts, dresses)...Pattern to fabric

Techniques for sewing knits

Equipment... Stitching and seam allowances...pressing... Interfacings and stays... Hems

How to fit and sew basic knit tops

Casual top or shirt... The shell... Tank top

How to fit and sew women's pants

General tips...Simple knit pants... Pants with separate waistband... Pajamas for children

How to fit and sew skirts

General tips... Simple knit skirt... Skirt with separate waistband

How to apply zippers, trims, and buttonholes

Exposed zipper in a slash... Exposed zipper through a neck trim... Zipper in a shoulder-seam... Fake-cuff hem... Over-edge trim... Mock over-edge trim...Piping... Ribbing edge trim... Topstitching... Corded belt and button loops... Gathered short sleeves... Ribbing for collar and cuffs...Bound buttonholes... Machine buttonholes

Helps for sewing women's jackets

General tips... Cardigan jacket with over edge trim

How to sew your own sweaters

Sweaters from alpaca... Sweaters from sweater bodies

How to fit and sew swimsuits

General tips... Two-piece swimsuit... One-piece swimsuit... Tank-top swimsuit... V-neck swimsuit... Swim trunks for men and boys

How to fit and sew men's slacks

General tips and fitting... Making the slacks

How to sew vests

General tips... pocket variations

More ways to style a man's sport shirt

Golf shirt with hidden placket... the Wallace Berry shirt... Shirt finishing tips

How to design your own patterns

New style lines for tops or dresses... drafting skirt patterns

Index