Sewing with Knit Fabric University of Kentucky （包缝织物肯塔基大学）.pdf

CT-MMB.165 Sewing with Knit Fabric Knits are an important part of every machines with a single bed of needles. wardrobe because they are comfortable to Fabrics such as jersey look different on the wear and easy to care for. Because of their reverse side and their edges tend to curl. elasticity, knit garments do not require a lot Double knit fabrics are constructed on of fitting and they shed wrinkles well. Most machines with two beds of needles, back to knits do not ravel, making them quick and back. Double knits generally look the same easy to sew. Knits are versatile and can be front to back, are more stable than single seen in everything from the most casual knits, and the cut edge doesn’t curl. wear to the dressiest of clothing attire. They Interlock knits are made from fine come in a variety of fabrics that vary in lightweight yarns, while other double knits texture, elasticity, fiber content, weight, and are heavier in weight. Velour, terry knit, and design. sweatshirt fleece are double knit but tend to curl because they have a single knit base Made from interlocking looped stitches, knit and look different from front to back. fabrics do not have lengthwise and Rib knits are created by alternating knit and crosswise yarns like woven fabrics. Instead, purl stitches in various combinations. They the interlocking loops of yarn create may look the same or different front to back, lengthwise ribs c