tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post6941166975281009211..comments2023-10-17T13:15:22.879-04:00Comments on Another Creation: Why Can't a Knit Be More Like a Woven?Elarayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-25893802663873623512010-10-02T22:12:42.710-04:002010-10-02T22:12:42.710-04:00I sometimes cut knits out piece by piece to save m...I sometimes cut knits out piece by piece to save my sanity. I used to loathe sewing knits, but now after a long time, a lot of swearing and sheer bloody minded determination, I now love sewing them. You just have to keep sewing. Good luck. I like your print and this will make a great outfit.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-37992779283944145872010-09-28T08:47:38.195-04:002010-09-28T08:47:38.195-04:00I think your poem retake is very clever. Who woul...I think your poem retake is very clever. Who would pin Henry Higgins as a sewing inspiration?<br /><br />Two things about the knits. When I see your garments I see that you are a very precise sewer, a very good thing to be. Often when I fold knits on the selvage I see that it is no way on grain. I align the grain by eye, pin the fabric to my board and hope for the best. The "hope for the best" part might drive a precisionist crazy. I've screwed up so many projects I think, "Oh if I mess up it won't be the first time." Usually my knits turn out no different than RTW grain-wise.<br /><br />The other tip someone offered me a while back which I use for all kinds of squirrely fabric is to cut on paper. Cheap big wrapping paper. Lay it under your fabric. Pin through everything. The knit will curl behind your hand as you cut but I get a more reliable edge that way.sewistafashionistahttp://sewstorebought.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-8965873931991724872010-09-27T20:35:31.073-04:002010-09-27T20:35:31.073-04:00Jersey knits, ESP poly are the hardest to work wit...Jersey knits, ESP poly are the hardest to work with. Interlocks and double kits the easiest. Knits are MUCH easier to work with if they are not prewashed. Just be sure to allow enough extra room for shrinkage.Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-59858784722155905912010-09-27T16:10:33.615-04:002010-09-27T16:10:33.615-04:00It is definitely true. Not all knits are alike. ...It is definitely true. Not all knits are alike. Gorgeous Fabrics usually has some really nice knits. Someone suggested to me when I had a knit with "curling" issues like yours, to spray it with fabric sizing or starch.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-52995537457892203852010-09-27T13:58:23.844-04:002010-09-27T13:58:23.844-04:00I loooove your version of the poem. I use a heavy...I loooove your version of the poem. I use a heavy spray starch applicaton, but at time still avoid the edges. I concentrate on getting the stretch across me, but grain lines are really iffy with knits. Especially if they were circular knits. Those inheritantely bias. I've thrown several away.sdBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631048121680395678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-50671895703844760362010-09-27T13:43:48.156-04:002010-09-27T13:43:48.156-04:00LOL! I knew exactly where you got the title befor...LOL! I knew exactly where you got the title before reading any of the post. Glad you found a knit you can work with; matching better is a plus!Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-61161075457506810412010-09-27T12:13:52.054-04:002010-09-27T12:13:52.054-04:00Some knits are just annoying. Nice knits are lovel...Some knits are just annoying. Nice knits are lovely to sew - honestly!SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-47008341646247404942010-09-27T11:42:32.904-04:002010-09-27T11:42:32.904-04:00Single, or Jersey, knits curl just as Christine de...Single, or Jersey, knits curl just as Christine described. As with sheers, a spray starch press may help you control that roll.<br />I'm afraid that Nancy is right... Practice the word.Kathleen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09985361663328017340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-45032791009951342232010-09-27T10:38:38.399-04:002010-09-27T10:38:38.399-04:00I have the best luck with rayon knits. The 11 oz w...I have the best luck with rayon knits. The 11 oz weight that Emmaonesock sells is one of the easiest to sew. However, not when I started! I don't sew interlock ever. It stretches and doesn't return. I do think that cotton without lycra is probably the easiest for a beginner to sew with. I don't square up knits because they don't have a real selvedge. I take a magnifying glass and painters tape and mark the edge of a knit line and use this to line up my grainline to. If you have problems with curling like the one you showed, lots of pins at the edges will help. Starch helps somewhat. It just take some practice.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-34503469385423571962010-09-27T10:03:15.364-04:002010-09-27T10:03:15.364-04:00If you pull the horizontal (crosswise) edge, the k...If you pull the horizontal (crosswise) edge, the knit will curl up along the right (knit) side. Vertical or selvege edges curl back towards the wrong (purl) side. You can use this to determine the right side of your fabric/pieces when both sides look alike - hope this helps!ChristineBhttp://knitsewwhat.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288846139221731381.post-8266313683630640082010-09-27T08:50:08.051-04:002010-09-27T08:50:08.051-04:00Knits have a mind of their own. And some are very...Knits have a mind of their own. And some are very frustrating. You are not alone.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.com