NOTE: This class utilizes a PFI Pattern that is included in your class fee. If there are multiple options, you get to choose in-store on the first day of each level.

AD217 Intermediate Sewing: Knits

Recommended text

Sewing Knits, Creative Publishing, 2009.  Students will use additional reference materials distributed by the instructor during class.

1st class:

• Essential Sewing Supplies
• Sewing machine in good working order, machine manual and attachments
• 1 yard of 1/4” soft cotton twill tape
• 1 pkg. 1/4” Steam-A-Seam 2
• 2 spools of thread to match your fabric
• Size 75/11 stretch machine needles
• Size 2.5 stretch twin needle (look for the blue band at the top of the needles)
• Size 4.0 stretch twin needle (look for the blue band at the top of the needles)
• If you already have fabric you’d like to use, bring it to the first class so we can discuss it.
• Optional:

• Rotary cutter
• Single needle foot or throat plate

2nd class:

• Fabric and Notions for your pattern

• In our 1st class we will discuss types of knits and stretch ratios. You will then choose a knit with the stretch suggested by the pattern; a good quality interlock will do (NO 100% lycra or slinky knits).
• Wash and dry natural fiber fabrics (e.g., cotton or cotton-blends) to pre-shrink it before cutting it.