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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2019 16:48:36 GMT
Hello Sewing Peas.
I would like to learn to alter some of my pull-over sweaters. I sometimes need to buy a large for my chest, but I don't need it for my waist, and on some sweaters, the waist area is huge and hangs and drapes and looks bad. Is there a technique or a name of a process I can google or youtube for for how to alter sweaters in the mid-section/torso to make them more fitted there? I've been a little leery of working w/sweater material, but at this point, there's a few I'm going to give away, so I thought I could at least try to alter one or two and see how it goes.
Thank you!
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Post by nlwilkins on Dec 9, 2019 16:56:12 GMT
Sweaters that are knitted can unravel if you cut the seams. So you have to be careful. Look for waist shaping, also tailoring. There are a few extra steps when it is a sweater you are working on - so make sure the directions are for a sweater.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2019 17:10:55 GMT
Sweaters that are knitted can unravel if you cut the seams. So you have to be careful. Look for waist shaping, also tailoring. There are a few extra steps when it is a sweater you are working on - so make sure the directions are for a sweater. TY! That helps.
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Montannie
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Post by Montannie on Dec 9, 2019 17:11:20 GMT
Many sweaters are already sewn together, and if that's the case, you can alter them without concern. Make your seam finishing similar. Altering handknits is a different concern; to me, it would depend on the gauge of the yarn used, and whether it was wool or not. Many handmade wool cardigans are knitted in the round, and then sliced in two; the technique is called "steeking." This might be helpful: www.chicknits.com/ttdownsizing.shtml
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