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Made By A Fabricista: Falling for Knits

We are now well into Fall, even though the temps are still relatively warm here in Texas.  I love the fall season and dressing for Fall.  

When it comes to the conversation of knits vs. wovens I typically sew mostly wovens. So for this post I decided to sew completely knits!  With the holiday season right around the corner I saw these three dress styles as perfect for Friendsgiving/Thanksgiving gatherings. 



The first look is a tried and true pattern Simplicity S9372.  Using this gorgeous burgundy ponte knit, I like how this pattern fits throughout. I chose this color to add to my typically neutral palette in my closet.  I also wanted something I could wear to my sorority meetings and found this color perfect.  It's an easy sew with back fisheye darts  and invisible zipper to add to the tapered style.  The neckline and armholes are finished with bias binding giving it a clean finish on the inside.  I used a universal needle to sew and finished the edges with my overlocker. 

McCall’s 7999 is another tried and true pattern of mine and also very popular in the sewing community.  It offers so many opportunities for hacks and styling.  I love the watercolor effect on the printed mesh. I used it as an overlay and added lining underneath. This print is gorgeous and I love the colors used.  It’s something that can be dressed up on down and even layered with your favorite blazer. 


Finally the last dress has been on my to do since the pattern first launched. It is Vogue 2064.  I love the fit and topstitching details. I also love the details of sleeves which I find to be really chic!  I used this brown jersey knit almost identical to the pattern cover. The inspiration also comes from Noram Kamili turtleneck gown which the fabric brand is also from. 




I am so happy with the new additions to my wardrobe and feel like they fit my personal style well. 

A few tricks to when it comes with sewing knits is one to check your type of needle.  There are many different types of needles when it comes to sewing knits.  I used a jersey needle when sewing the jersey and mesh knit.  I used a universal needle to sew the ponte.

It is also great to finish off your hem edges with a double needle.    If you have one, a coverstitch machine is ideal, however you can get the same finishing using a double needle for your home machine.  They come in different widths and can give your garments a professional finish. 


JASMINE  @sewmuchjazz

Comments

  1. Love These! I'm new to sewing, and I definitely have a style that I am drawn to, so I decided to order these. I went to order the patterns and discovered that I already had one of them! The fabric you chose gave it a completely different look, but that's definitely my style!

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  2. You and your garment choices are stunning! Love all of them on you and your accessories are perfect -- very chic!

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  3. I love your fabric and pattern choices! You look so stunning and how the fabric hugs your curves, wow!

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  4. I was alway scared to sew with knits, the fabric flows wonderfully. I will have to try it!

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  5. I love how you shared your journey with knits so honestly — from the learning curve to finally falling in love with them. Your fabric choices look beautiful, and the finished garments really show how comfortable and versatile knits can be when handled well.

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  6. Love that all brown long sleeve dress. I will have to dupe that one for myself.

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  7. I also own that pattern. Matte jersey dresses are my happy place, but I wasn't quite sure about the fuller skirt. Seeing it on a real person is giving me the confidence to tackle it. My body type is similar to yours (maybe an hour-and-a-quarter-glass compared to your actual hourglass) so I'll be happy if I look 3/4 as good in it as you do.

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