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Welcome to the leading online source for learning how to cut and sew sweater knits! Learn to fearlessly cut and sew these challenging fabrics, while making a pullover sweater that fits beautifully. This cut and sew bundle is for the sewing enthusiast with intermediate skills or for the motivated beginner.
Here's what you'll learn in How to Cut & Sew a Sweater:
- How to recognize the different kinds of sweater knit fabrics and how to choose the right one for your project
- A clear system for planning, cutting, and sewing your sweater with a step-by-step plan to complete it
- What to consider when choosing a sewing pattern for your project and tips on modifying the pattern to create a sweater you love
- A strategy for laying out your paper pattern on sweater knit fabric
- How to set up your sewing machine or serger specifically for sewing sweater knits
- When, where, and how to stabilize your fabric
- How to handle basic fit issues
- Techniques for finishing your seam allowances with a sewing machine or a serger
- The basic edge finishes for sweaters
This bundle includes
Making a Patchwork Sweater Block
Start here if you have any fear of cutting sweater knits!
Patchwork sweater blocks are a great way to recycle old sweaters and unused swatches. The process is fun and very creative. Cut and sew with abandon, improve your skills, and make a fashionable sweater.
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Your Questions Answered
What equipment do I need? Do I need a serger (overlocker)?
We'll be using standard tools that you probably already have on hand or are easily acquired. A serger is not necessary, as there will be alternative ways of seaming and finishing seam allowances cleanly. You'll be given a complete downloadable list of the tools you need. Some of these are optional.
How advanced are the lessons?
"How to Cut and Sew a Sweater" assumes basic sewing skills and assumes you are comfortable with your machine(s). You should be familiar with changing the settings on your sewing machine and on your serger (overlocker), if you choose to use one. If you’ve already completed several styles of sweaters that fit well and that you’re totally pleased with, then this course may be too basic for you.
If you are just getting started with sewing, you can improve your sewing skills and become comfortable with various sweater knits in "Making a Patchwork Sweater". Take this course first. Thrifted sweaters and old swatches are used as fabric, so the cost of materials will not be as critical.
Will I be able to start a business and sell the sweaters I make after taking this course?
This course is designed specifically for the home sewing enthusiast. Most homes are not equipped with the machines and equipment used in the garment industry. The skills learned in this workshop will be perfect for making sweaters for yourself, your family, and as gifts. Though these skills could be appropriate for a small, handmade business, they are not the specific methods and systems used in medium- or large-scale cut and sew production. In this course I teach a method of working with sweater knits that, with practice, will yield a well made sweater to fit an individual.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
I would never want you to be unhappy with your purchase of this course and so I've introduced the Happy Sweater Guarantee. If you think you'll never be able to complete a sweater that you're happy with after practicing the lessons in this workshop, email me in the first 30 days (Yes, you have thirty days to practice!) and I will give you a refund for the course section of this bundle. The cost of the e-book ($17) cannot be refunded, due to the format of this product.
Are the classes downloadable?
PDF worksheets, outlines, and lists are all downloadable. Videos stream via the course platform. All materials are always available for viewing.
How long do I have access to this course?
After enrolling, you can immediately begin the course. This is not a membership site, so there's no monthly fee. You have access to this course for the life of this product. You'll be able to learn at your own pace and review any section at any time for as long as you like -- across any and all devices you own. Feel free to go back and use these lessons as your guide, whenever you need them.
Will I learn to design on a knitting machine in this course?
No. The Cut and Sew a Sweater bundle is not a design course and does not require a knitting machine. It's a specialized sewing course. It teaches one method of cutting sweater fabrics and several special sewing skills. How to Cut and Sew a Sweater also provides a few special instructions for machine knitters.