Category Archives: Knits

Tip – Check The Grain on Knits

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

When cutting out patterns, many people use the fabric’s selvage as a guide for pattern placement. In woven fabrics, this is often a good guide. Place your pattern with the grain arrow parallel to the edge of the fabric and … Continue reading →

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Can 4-Way Stretch Eliminate the Need for an FBA?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I got an email one time, telling me that 4-way stretch knits (that is, knits that have equal stretch in both their length and width) are recommended for many tops because they … Continue reading →

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Tips and Tricks for Sewing with Knits, Revisited

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein Ann shares some of her favorite tips for making it work with knits. Continue reading →

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Fab Finish for Knits: Bound Edges

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I love the ease of sewing with knits. And one of my favorite finishes for knit garments, especially necklines and armholes, is a self- or contrast-fabric binding. It produces a clean, elegant look, and it is really easy to do. … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: A Better Way to Attach a Collar Band

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

A couple of folks asked me for some clarification on how I attached the collar band, so here’s a picture tutorial. I’ve made another Simplicity 2603 tank. This time I made it from our Flowers in Showers jersey, which is … Continue reading →

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Mesh Tutorial – Jalie Sweetheart Top

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

June of 2009 is shaping up to be the least sunny in Boston ever. Seriously, we have had 3 days of sun this month and that is it. I decided that I need to make some sunshine, so I settled … Continue reading →

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Meshin’ Around

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I’m feeling under the weather today. I always get sick after Thanksgiving. I think I must be allergic to turkey. I can’t even begin to face food today, so I figured I would let DH take the kids while I … Continue reading →

Posted in J. Stern, Knits, Patterns, Reviews, Tutorials | 2 Comments

Tricot – It’s Not Just for Linings Anymore

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Gorgeous Fabrics

When I was in New York City last, I was walking down the street in the garment district behind a woman who was wearing the most fascinating top. It looked like she was wearing an impressionist print. I wish I … Continue reading →

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