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From: misty60820
Date: 11-28-2006, 11:37 AM (1 of 6)
I have a lot of knit fabric but I can't tell what type it is. I read that the different types are single, double, sweater and swimwear knits. I tried to do a google search on them but I am not having much luck. Does anyone know of a resource where I can acutally get pictures of these different types of fabrics? I have the descriptions of them but I still can't tell the difference. Thanks!! 
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-28-2006, 12:22 PM (2 of 6)
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These are sweater knits, they just look like a sweater. http://www.emmaonesock.com/fabrics/sweaterknits.asp Bathing suit knits are sleek, smooth and usually have 4 way stretch. Usually has lycra with other fibres. http://www.wazoodle.com/cgi-bin/catstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=3013016 MaryW
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From: misty60820
Date: 11-28-2006, 12:41 PM (3 of 6)
thanks!! I love how I am able to click on the picture and it gives a close-up. This will help quite a bit 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 11-28-2006, 12:43 PM (4 of 6)
Single knits curl very much when you apply a little tug on the cut edge.. Interlock knits may curl slightly but nothing like the single knits.. I , personally love the interlock for my tees and pj's I make..It is far more stable , IMHO, than the single knits.. 
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From: MaryW
Date: 12-07-2006, 10:41 AM (5 of 6)
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I agree. I bought some single knit a while back. I don't like the fabric but I love the colour. It will end up as pj's I think.
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From: Cathie.Tombs
Date: 12-08-2006, 05:41 PM (6 of 6)
| I love to wear knits, as so forgiving, but, I agree, it's sometimes hard to tell. My hubby got me a second-hand textile book, from a technical school, and there are swatches, very helpful, as also labelled. This week I went to a Xmas bazaar, and they have a fabric/notions section (also a great spot for discontinued items, like that much sought after seam tape). I got about 8 pieces of T type fabrics, or for a knitted dress. I find if the knits are thinner, though stable, you can use glue stick to make it behave more while sewing. Burda even mentions nail polish on edge of seam (to be cut off later), or Scotch tape. I find the RTW T's in gorgeous colours stretch out, because shoulders especially are not stabilized. Then, there is the question of my D cup. Last Sews News e-letter has GREAT info on enlarging that body section, by Barbara Deckert, a genius, and expert on Plus sewing. Happy creating! |
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