Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish
Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger
by Linda Lee
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Pub Date 9 Jan 2018 | Archive Date 20 Feb 2018
Quarto Publishing Group - Creative Publishing International | Creative Publishing international
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Description
Do you ever look at the price tag on a piece of clothing and think, I could sew that myself? Well, sew do we!
Sewing your own clothes is rewarding and cost-effective, plus it's an enjoyable creative skill to develop. Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish gives you the instruction you need to sew soft knit fabrics using professional techniques. This comprehensive reference book from expert Linda Lee includes methods for both conventional sewing machines and sergers, and it includes precise construction notes and how-to photos along the way.
Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish eases readers into the subject by teaching how to identify the different types of knit fabrics available and helping them select the ones that best suit their sewing projects. From there, the book introduces readers to sewing patterns for knit fabrics and teaches how to tweak those patterns to fit specific measurements. After that, Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish moves step-by-step through the sewing process, including all of the following:
-Preparing fabric before it's cut
-Transferring pattern markings onto knit fabrics
-Organizing a garment's construction
-Sewing seams and selecting seam styles
-Utilizing stabilizers and inserting closures
-Sewing a hem and selecting a hem style
-Adding embellishments to create a more unique garment
Imagine an updated wardrobe that you have total control over. Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish makes that dream a very possible reality. Not only that, the book reveals a few shortcuts and troubleshooting tips to ensure a stress-free sewing process. So jump on the sewing bandwagon! Once you learn how to sew knit-fabric pieces, you'll wonder why you ever bought them.
Marketing Plan
Marketing Strengths
- Sewing with knit fabrics doesn't have to be more difficult than sewing with woven material, but a lot of beginning and intermediate sewists find it intimidating.
- Linda Lee is well-known as a sewing instructor and expert in the field. Her personal connections and her business, The Sewing Workshop, will make her a great ambassador for her book. Linda travels and teaches the creative art of sewing at trade shows, workshops, in-store events, and other gatherings across the country
- Singer is a trusted name in sewing and the world's most accessible sewing machine, though techniques are applicable to all brands of sewing machines.
- Since this title is branded with their license, we will be able to cross-promote through Singer's web sites, blogs and events.
Prior to Publishing Date:
Six months prior to pub date:
- E-release and blads to long lead sewing and craft publications
- Sales fliers and blads given to sales teams for buyers
- Schedule advertising for long-lead magazines, trade pubs, and on-line
Three months prior to pub date:
- Advances will go out to media, e-releases will be sent to blogs and websites, and independent craft/fabric businesses
- Reviews will be scheduled on blogs and in magazines
- Host Goodreads Giveaway
Pub date:
- Reviews of book published online and in magazines
- Press release to San Francisco-area media outlets
Post Pub date and ongoing efforts:
- Connect with fabric and sewing blogs for a cross-promotion through our own social media sites. Spoonflower, for example, launched a line of cotton spandex jersey in January, 2016. They may be interested in featuring this book.
Opportunities for Exposure:
HOME/DIY MEDIA
- Real Simple
- Southern Living
- Martha Stewart Living
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Good Housekeeping
- Country Living
- Family Circle
- Make: Magazine (digital and print)
CRAFT MEDIA
- Martha Stewart Living
- Cloth Paper Scissors
- American Craft
- Craft Ideas
- Notions
- Sew News
- Sew It All (companion to the PBS series of the same name)
Websites / Blogs
- Sew4home
- Sew Mama Sew
- Cut out and Keep
- Pattern Review
- FaveCrafts
- Craft Foxes
- Craft Gossip
Daily newspapers (book review editors)
- Associated Press
- NY Times
- LA Times
- Boston Globe
- Chicago Sun-Times
- New York Post
Trade review publications
- Library Journal
- Publishers Weekly
- Booklist
E-Marketing Initiatives
QuartoCreates Resources
- E-Newsletter: Profile book to email subscribers
- Facebook: Welcome/announcement of book 3 months prior to pub date, photo gallery post and announcements of praise surrounding book release.
- 5 blog posts over 5 months, shared to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Plus and Pinterest.
Author Involvement
- San Francisco area author with large online and in-person following.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781589239388 |
| PRICE | US$27.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 144 |
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Featured Reviews
Librarian 112839
I have met Linda Lee and she is a WONDERFUL person who knows her stuff. This book is no different than talking to her. It is a comprehensive reference guide to how to pick, prepare, and sew with knits. (No patterns are involved.) If you know nothing about knits, and want to start sewing with them, this is the book you want.
Amary C, Reviewer
I've been sewing for years and didn't give much thought to many of the things addressed in this book, like how to make the fabric drape the way you want it to, or measuring the amount of stretch for the beast use of the fabric.
It was enlightening and a good resource for the home sewer.
I requested and received an ARC copy from NetGalley in return for my opinion.
Katherine S, Reviewer
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. This book is very comprehensive about sewing knitwear, and it is a great reference for any at home seamstress. Knit fabrics are intimidating to work with due to how stretchy they are. With Linda's book as a guide, knits are far less intimidating and I'm inspired to pick out a pattern today. Not only are there descriptions of different knit fabrics and how they differ, there are tips on measurements, patterns, and even on how to modify store bought patterns for a custom fit. The photos and descriptions in this book with step by step instructions make this great for a beginner or someone who is just getting into knit fabrics. This book is a great resource!
Nicole H, Educator
Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish: Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger by Linda Lee is a great guide for anyone learning to sew. The book has high-quality paper with lots of colorful photographs and clear illustrations.
This book is not for beginners. the descriptions and directions are very thorough, they are still complex and intense. The author describes the different kinds of knit fabrics as well as outlines the best way to create buttonholes, hems, seams, etc to avoid puckering or stretching.
I received an ARC copy from Quarto Publishing Group - Creative Publishing International and Creative Publishing international via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I give the book 4/5 stars.
Charity H, Reviewer
I love this book because there are many interesting details. Some elements provided I didn't know I needed to know for these sort of projects. This is helpful because it assists in my properly creating without worry of missing something. It inspired me too!
Leyla J, Reviewer
When I first stared sewing knits, there where very few choices, jersey, rib knit for finishes and a heavy cotton/jersey knit for windcheaters. There were special patterns and sewing machine stretch needles and feet, and we muddles along.
Now there is such a huge selection of stretch fabric, overlockers and now with this book a lot more know-how on adapting normal patterns and getting a professional finish to our clothing.
This book is really wonderful for anyone wanting to sew with stretch fabric, it takes the guesswork and mystery out of the process. The process has never been hard, in fact it is very easy sewing, its just that you need to understand the fabric and how it reacts in sewing. this book cover all of that and enable a really well fitted and professional looking garment at very little cost and time.
Ryan A. F, Librarian
This is a very comprehensive look at sewing with knit fabrics such a jersey. There are no real patterns, and instead this book focuses on patterns you may already have, or want to try. It covers everything from setting your machine write, finding the nap, and troubleshooting seams and hems. A Very well done book even for expert sewers.
Ivory C, Reviewer
Knits are a fantastic fabric although a challenge to work with at times even for the more experienced sewer. This handy book is a handy guide to sewing with knits, which will suit a range of sewing levels and even if you do not have an overlocker/serger. In a very short time you can make clothing with is comfortable to wear, does not need a lot of fitting and easy to care for.
This book was of particular interest to me as I am starting to sew a variety of workout clothing. The chapter on activewear and lingerie were particularly useful to me. It was also interesting to learn the properties of different knits and the garment types they suit. This book will take away any nerves you have about sewing with stretch fabric.
I call myself a visual sewer who learns by looking at illustrations/photos and reading. For some reason I couldnt access most of the photo illustrations and as a result am unable to comment on that side of things.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free digital copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Librarian 65579
I've been sewing and dressmaking for some years, and consider myself experienced ... but I have always been reluctant to sew knit fabrics, having had some poor results. This book is a great help, for both beginner and more experienced sewers, and gives a thorough explanation of just how to cut, stitch and finished garments made from knitted and stretchy fabrics. It also explains how to alter patterns to fit correctly, how to use the correct needles and presser feet, and much more. I feel more confident now in using knits in my dressmaking, thanks to this book.
Thank you to the publisher for an advance digital copy.
Annie B, Reviewer
Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish is a comprehensive guide to handling and sewing knit and interlock fabrics. Author Linda Lee has teamed up with how-to publishers Quarto - Creative Publishing International to produce this well photographed and comprehensive tutorial guide.
The book is 144 pages and comes in softbound and ebook versions. It includes chapters on identifying and exploiting the characteristics of different types of knitted fabrics, choosing and purchasing knits for the correct project and progresses through finishing techniques etc.
The second chapter is the best single tutorial I've seen (in 45+ years of sewing) on taking accurate measurements, tissue fitting and adjusting patterns for custom fit. Really exemplary and accessibly written. The author is clearly a gifted teacher.
She has an informal and reassuring writing style. Though the tutorials aren't really aimed at the complete beginner, this book will serve as a valuable resource and reference to use and come back to as one progresses. The step-by-step photos are a plus and are accompanied by descriptive text to make the process as clear as possible.
I couldn't find any errors with the progression or the content.
Five stars. Really well written. Don't be afraid of knits!
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