Sewing Fashion Knits: Beyond the Basics DVD

Join designer Linda Lee, and discover techniques for sewing with knits to create garments with delicious drape and undeniable elegance! Learn the techniques you need to create your own knit wardrobe with your home sewing machine, including how to prepare your fabric, finish seams and edges, stabilize shoulders and necklines, troubleshoot puckering, curling, slipped stitches and more. If you have a serger, Linda offers invaluable advice for using it to create attractive finishes.

NOTE: Any PDF materials associated with this class are not provided with the DVD-only purchase. You must have streaming access to download those materials. To purchase the combination DVD + Streaming form of this class, click here.

Meet Linda Lee (16:50)
Meet Linda and explore different types of knits and fabrics. You’ll also learn about the differences between sewing machines and sergers.

The Preparing Fabric (12:52)
Consider how your fabric will stretch and sew some samples with Linda’s expert instruction and helpful tips.

Cutting and Marking (10:47)
Linda shows you how to find the right side and grain line. You’ll also learn to lay out your pattern pieces using weights.

Seam Finishes (17:49)
Gain an understanding of the stitch options on your sewing machine and serger – from open seams to flatlocking and finishing

Stabilizing Knits (13:16)
Linda helps you learn to add structure to your garment with facings and interfacings. Stabilize your knits with this knowledge!

Hem Finishes (28:02)
Thick or thin, these hems look great. Explore turned and fusible hems, compare products and learn to use a double needle with Linda’s detailed instruction.

Edge Finishes (29:32)
Pretty edges give your piece a polished look. Learn to sew traditional and ready-to-wear binding!

Bonus: Sewing a Simple Garment (14:36)
Linda provides even more tips and tricks to improve your edges with an in-depth look at shoulder and sleeve seams.

Linda Lee

Linda Lee has loved fabric for as long as she can remember, so it’s no surprise that she has spent her career working in fashion and interior design. She is the owner of The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection, where adventurous sewers can find patterns for distinctive garments created with innovative techniques. She has written numerous sewing books and contributed articles to magazines including Threads, Sew News and Stitch. She has also been the sewing expert for segments on the HGTV programs “Today at Home” and “Our Home.”

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Will the companion materials come with my DVD class?
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