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From: debsews
Date: 01-10-2006, 12:36 PM (1 of 6)
| I bought some knit off the dollar table at WalMart and when I got it home and started to wash it I discovered it's really a large tube of knit fabric. About 28 and 1/2 inches wide. What would that have been used for? I wanted to use it for a spring jacket to go with a little dress for the 2yr old DGD. Could I just cut it and use it or would it be all wonky!!! It's 3 dollars worth of something! Just need to know how to proceed with it. |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 01-10-2006, 04:00 PM (2 of 6)
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Knit often comes that way. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-10-2006, 07:25 PM (3 of 6)
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When I get a tube knit I always refold so the folds are together. Sometimes the folds on the bolt are faded or set in so they won't come out. Otherwise just use it like any other knit. You just have 2 folds & no salvege(sp?).
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: paroper
Date: 01-10-2006, 10:27 PM (4 of 6)
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Some of the knit tubes I have purchased at Wal Mart have actually been ribbing for sleeve and neck bands. I'm always very excited when I find those!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Lee Anne
Date: 01-13-2006, 12:41 AM (5 of 6)
| It's common for knits to be made in tubular format -- just like a pair of socks! Simply find one of the fold lines in the tube and slit the tube open. It's important to open the tube before cutting because there may be a permanent fold line at the edges of the tube. You will need to consider this when laying out your pattern. |
User: Lee Anne
Member since: 01-13-2006 Total posts: 2 |
From: debsews
Date: 01-13-2006, 09:10 AM (6 of 6)
| I guess I don't know very much about different kinds of fabric. I use flannel and cottens a lot. Thanks for the info about this knit. There was quite a bit of it and I didn't know what it was for. I've bought ribbing before but this is not like that. I'll give it a try with the little jacket and see what happens. It was only $1 a yd. I love to find these little bargains!! |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
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