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Online Class

The Ultimate Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics

with Linda Lee
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Sew any knit fabric with the right techniques for the best results. Learn to handle seams and hems and finish every type of knit with confidence and precision.

Skill Level

Intermediate

What You Get

  • 9 Streaming HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
  • Class materials
  • Hours of close-up instruction
  • Answers to student questions from instructor Linda Lee
  • Closed captioning available (web only)

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  • Find downloadable class resources in the class viewer.

Class Overview

Become an expert in sewing knits alongside pattern designer Linda Lee. Learn to select the ideal knits for all of your projects. Choose the right needles, threads and machine feet for easier, better sewing. Achieve dreamy results with delicate sheer and open-weave fabrics. Master tissue knits to sew light layers or lingerie like a pro. Sew medium-weight knits that offer excellent structure for shirts, dresses and pants. Get the best tips for working with double knits to transform them into elegant dresses and suits. Make heavy knits work for you to tackle winter in style. Conquer chic novelty knits for one-of-a-kind garments. Plus, upgrade your knit garments with ready-to-wear details: flawless elastic waistbands, neck bindings and set-in sleeves. Get tips for sewing knits of any variety, and achieve rewarding results every time!

Class Overview

Lesson Breakdown

1. Introduction
02:25
Meet your instructor, designer and author Linda Lee, as she introduces you to many of the techniques you'll explore in this class and offers tips on how to maximize your learning experience.
2. Knit Fabrics & Techniques
16:33
3. Sheer & Open-Weave Knits
13:35
4. Lightweight Knits
17:06
5. Medium-Weight Knit Fabrics
13:25
6. Garment Details in Knit Fabrics
38:09
7. Working With Double Knits
17:56
8. Techniques for Heavy Knit Fabrics
13:18
9. Techniques for Novelty Knits
11:20
Lesson Breakdown

Taught by

Linda Lee
Linda Lee
Instructor
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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