Knits 101

Class Preview

3:11

In-depth Instruction; over 103 mins
On-demand video access anytime
Bonus downloadable PDF resources
Access to class Q&A
Available for purchase: $39.99

Session 1: Introduction

10:36

Session 2: Knits Up Close & Personal

10:24

Session 3: Galleria of Knits

15:11

Session 4: Prepping Knit Fabric

8:05

Session 5: Cutting Knit Fabric

7:31

Session 6: Sewing Knit Fabric

19:53

Session 7: Serging Knit Fabric

7:31

Session 8: Sew a Skirt

23:46

8 Lessons

1 hrs 43 mins

Overview
Bonus Materials
FAQs

Don’t shy away from knit fabrics! These stretchy textiles are here to flatter your form and stitch up easily.

This class begins with an overview of how knits are made and a brief discussion regarding the history of knitwear in fashion. Students will receive a complete class overview in the first session to help them prepare for each session as necessary.

Together with instructor, Jessica Giardino, you’ll explore a wide variety of knit fabrics and learn how to identify the right side, wales and courses, perform a stretch test and what types of patterns work best with knits.

Pick up tips on how to cut knit fabrics without causing a snag, then move on to learning how to prep stretchy fabrics for sewing. You’ll discover tips for pressing, washing, drying and applying knit stay tape and knit interfacing. Next up, discover how needle choice and thread choice factor into sewing with knits.

Then it will finally be time to sew some knits. Begin by learning a variety of seam finishes to use on a traditional sewing machine. Then check out a serger and learn how to use one to sew knits quickly and easily. Lastly, learn to sew your first knit project.

Create a knit skirt to wear out for your next night on the town. Watch step-by-step instructions as you draft a pattern based on measurements then stitch up the skirt. This fun and stylish project can be completed in an afternoon.

In addition to the detailed video instruction you’ll receive, the online class provides you with some downloadable resources and helpful information to print and keep, including: a detailed Class Resource to use as your cutting guide when making your very own knit skirt along with a shopping guide to make sure you have everything on hand before starting your project.

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