tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186605029090457349.post9041765079118305540..comments2024-01-03T22:44:43.230-07:00Comments on Tumbleweeds In The Wind: Knit Pattern and Sewing Advice Wanted: Rambles IncludedEmSewCrazyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896183158092761878noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186605029090457349.post-83672010882788245382014-05-08T05:51:09.599-06:002014-05-08T05:51:09.599-06:00I enjoy sewing in knits and my favourite patterns ...I enjoy sewing in knits and my favourite patterns tend towards the vintage, particularly the early Knitwit patterns. Knit sewing is very forgiving, it is easy to align seams and match patterns and the fit is often better because it follows curves well.Fadanistanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186605029090457349.post-44002857403842718822014-05-07T22:28:51.911-06:002014-05-07T22:28:51.911-06:00My favourite knit pattern is Kwik.Sew 3740 and use...My favourite knit pattern is Kwik.Sew 3740 and use it as a base for a lot of modifications as well as the original styles (you will see them all during MMM. I've yet to try sweater knits but plan on having a go this month. The Kwik.Sew patterns are a good resource for knit fabric sewing.Sharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186605029090457349.post-88615474702482520042014-05-07T16:55:03.455-06:002014-05-07T16:55:03.455-06:00Kitschy Coo patterns are my favorite to sew right ...Kitschy Coo patterns are my favorite to sew right now because they fit my figure easily. I would suggest starting with stable knits, like cotton without anything but spandex blended in. Personally I think sewing with a serger is the best way, but if you haven't got one then sewing machine it is. You can get cheap knits from Girl Charlee and natures fabrics. Than move on up to pricier stuff at gorgeous fabrics.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186605029090457349.post-11393503246146229692014-05-07T14:36:24.369-06:002014-05-07T14:36:24.369-06:00I honestly can't remember being scared to sew ...I honestly can't remember being scared to sew with knits-- it probably helps that I've been sewing most of my life, and trying to rework t-shirts is pretty much a teenage sewing standard. But I think the biggest help for me in learning to sew with them was getting my serger! My machine doesn't have that lightning bolt stretch stitch, so I just get much better results with that than I do with a zig zag. My favorite knit pattern so far has been the Renfrew, since the hem bands mean I can do the entire thing on my serger and it's so easy. But I've also had good results with the Tiramisu, the BurdaStyle Sadie tank top (it used to be free on there, I'm not sure if it still is or not), and Butterick 5206, which I've been meaning to revisit for years. Most of my knits tend to come from either Joann's (convenience) or Fabric.com (good prices), but I'd love to hear about some good online resources for nice ones!Becky Whttp://sew-and-so.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186605029090457349.post-49769423617451369702014-05-07T10:25:57.825-06:002014-05-07T10:25:57.825-06:00my me made may shows a heavy bias towards cake pat...my me made may shows a heavy bias towards cake patterns with tira, red velvet and carmine all getting a look in! so lots of knits. i also love sewaholic's renfrew (like the rest of the sewing blog world!) and maria denmark's kirsten kimono tee (free pattern!). i'm not scared of them any more, probably due to steph at cake's great tutorials, so that would be my best resource! i also just bought the colette book which is really good. and i have the moneta pattern on the way. i find it hard to get good knits online as i never know the weight they will be, and my local fabric shop does quite cheap knits that don't wash well. so i tend to stock up at goldhawk rd in london!Sew Little Timenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186605029090457349.post-1070161590681470072014-05-07T09:55:21.682-06:002014-05-07T09:55:21.682-06:00Argh, you're doing better than me. I can't...Argh, you're doing better than me. I can't even get photographs at all of my outfits. I've never followed a knit pattern, but I love knits! I usually self-draft and they they're close to perfect each time. Even when I make mistakes, they're so soft and comfortable that it doesn't bother me that much to make them. My local fabric shop is the best place for knits, they're pretty cheap at 4-8/yard but I've been resisting! I need to use my stash up so I can go buy. It's driving me crazy lol!Kristin Joneshttp://sewclassic.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com