Kanisa's knit-sew-along project

I love sew-alongs because they keep me motivated to start and complete a project. It also helps to know someone else is making a similar garment in case I run into problems. Looking forward to more Cut-Sew-Wear sew-alongs in the future. 

Here is what I did for my knit project.

I choose this pattern 

I chose to do a shorter version of view D

Because I had a limited amount of fabric that I bought from NY Elegant Fabrics from their fabulous clearance section

I ironed my pattern pieces with a low dry iron. 

Then ironed my fabric

Took a sip :)

Then cut my fabric using a rotary cutter (a much smarter option for knits)

I transferred the pattern markings

Then I took a lunch break and had to refresh my beverage.

And put on some mindless background noise. 

Dusted off my machine from the previous project. 

Put in a new jersey needle

Threaded the bobbin. 

And stitched away with my new walking foot that handled the knit perfectly. 

I used some heat-n-bond to strengthen the shoulder seams. 

And hem clips for a perfect hem. 

The final results turned out just 'ok'.The stretch of the knit runs vertically. It should be running horizontally for a more comfortable fit.  

Stay tuned for our next sew-along. We will be tackling coats/jackets for the fall.  

            Cut-Sew-Wear

Cut-Sew-Wear visits Philadelphia Fabric Row

Selecting quality fabric is the essential step in creating any garment/project.  Buying fabric online is always an option but there is nothing quite like feeling and touching the fabric.  We are all frequent fabric shoppers for specific projects or some of us just like to add to our fabric collection.  

For this trip we headed to Philadelphia's historic Fabric Row.  Historically this has been the location of many men's apparel fabric vendors for nearly a century.  Today there are still nearly 5 blocks of fabric shops that for the most part sell upholstery fabric.  

We were not disappointed by the quality selections and very hospitable shopkeepers.  

We of course stopped for a break at one of Philly's famous deli's.  

A gorgeous day for our shopping marathon

And we ended the day with some refreshing libations!

We look forward to seeing you on our next fabric shopping trip.

Cut-Sew-Wear

Welcome to Cut-Sew-Wear

We're focused on making fashionable clothing that fits and learning new sewing techniques. We're trying to fill the niche for the intermediate sewist who's beyond the basics and wants to try more. If you have basic machine sewing skills and want to expand your talents, tackle new projects, and do it with a fun and a supportive community, join us today!

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