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Wear What You Knit: Perfect Sweater Fit & Style

Offered By: Craftsy

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Garment Fitting Courses Knitting Courses

Course Description

Overview

Description Achieve the best size and style for you with sweaters that are knit to fit perfectly! Join seasoned instructor and fit expert Sally Melville as she teaches you to customize your sweater fit using precise tweaks to your patterns. During class, you’ll discover how different shapes and features look on different body types and how to use that knowledge to pick the right pattern for you. Want to substitute in one of your favorite yarns for your project? You’ll find out how to regauge a pattern so that you still achieve the right size for you. And for a tighter or looser garment, Sally will teach you about the concepts of pattern size and ease. Plus, you’ll learn to take the best possible measurements and adjust your pattern according to those measurements – you can plug in the styles you love, too!

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Yarn, Stitch Pattern & Gauge
  • Choosing a Flattering Style
  • Understanding Size & Ease
  • Measuring for an Ideal Fit
  • Adjusting a Pattern to Fit Perfectly
  • What to Wear: With Paper Dolls

Taught by

Sally Melville

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