Designing Garments on the Knitting Machine by Janet Nabney
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Designing Garments on the Knitting Machine
Summary
Showing knitters how to create a variety of garment shapes on the knitting machine, the book moves from basic to advanced designs. The author covers pattern drafting, using the design doll and construction considerations. Nabney has also written the Illustrated Handbook of Machine Knitting.
Designing Garments on the Knitting Machine Summary
Table of Contents
The design doll; how to record the knitting of a garment; the record sheet; historical and ethnic fashion; traditional or folk garment knitting; introduction to pattern drafting; the simple block; personal measurements for the fitted block; using the design doll to help draft garment patterns; calculating for circular sideways knitting; pattern drafting for bias knitting; from pattern to garment using the charting device; alternative sources of pattern; bodice variations; sleeve variations; saddle or shoulder strap garment; dressmaking block for jersey fabric; yoke garments; special variations; construction of collars; measurements for skirts and trousers; construction considerations.
Additional information
GOR002457420
9780713461640
0713461640
Designing Garments on the Knitting Machine by Janet Nabney
Used - Good
Hardback
Batsford Ltd
19910505
176
N/A
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