Bibliograph

Tilly and the buttons, stretch! : make yourself comfortable sewing with knit fabrics, Tilly Walnes ; photography by Ellie Smith & Fanni Williams

Type

Label

Tilly and the buttons, stretch! : make yourself comfortable sewing with knit fabrics, Tilly Walnes ; photography by Ellie Smith & Fanni Williams

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliography and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tilly and the buttons

Responsibility statement

Tilly Walnes ; photography by Ellie Smith & Fanni Williams

Sub title

stretch! : make yourself comfortable sewing with knit fabrics

Summary

Tilly's instructions and the clear step-by-step photographs are accompanied by lots of tips and tricks to make your sewing a breeze, and the multiple variations and ideas will help you customise your garment to suit your own style. The book includes complete, full-size patterns

Table Of Contents

What are knit fabrics? -- How to use this book -- You will need -- ch. 1 Shop, Prep, Cut -- Let's go fabric shopping -- Testing fabric stretch -- Fitting knit garments -- Preparing your fabric -- Laying out stretch fabric -- Using a rotary cutter -- Matching stripes -- ch. 2 Stretch Stitch School -- Sewing knits on a regular sewing machine -- Sewing knits with an overlocker (serger) -- ch. 3 Bibi Skirt -- Fabric 101 -- Ponte and double knit tricks and tips -- Make it your own -- Seam split -- Technique -- Mitred corners -- Make it your own -- Waist tabs -- Pinafore dress -- Make it a lifestyle -- Are you dressing comfortably? -- ch. 4 Frankie Baseball T-Shirt -- Fabric 101 -- Single knit jersey tricks and tips -- Techniques -- Sewing raglan sleeves -- Quartering -- Attaching a neckband -- Make it your own -- Applique design -- V neckline detail -- Short turn-up sleeves -- Make it a lifestyle -- How much kit do you really need? -- ch. 5 Freya Sweater & Dress -- Fabric 101 -- Sweater knit tricks and tips -- Techniques -- Stabilizing seams -- Inserting sleeves "on the flat" -- Make it your own -- Pleated ruffle -- Roll neck -- Cowl neck -- Make it a lifestyle -- Grow your sew-jo! -- ch. 6 Stella Hoodie & Joggers -- Fabric 101 -- Sweatshirt fleece tricks and tips -- Techniques -- Sewing buttonholes on knit fabrics -- Elastic waistband casing -- Make it your own -- Kangaroo pocket -- Hoodie dress -- Drop-shoulder sleeveless hoodie -- Make it a lifestyle -- On slow sewing -- ch. 7 Joni Dress -- Fabric 101 -- Stretch velvet tricks and tips -- Techniques -- Stabilizing with clear elastic -- Hidden neckline binding -- Make it your own -- Sequin skirt -- Elastic-ruched sleeves -- Flared sleeves -- Maternity dress -- Make it a lifestyle -- Make yourself uncomfortable -- What next?

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