Knits for Real People: Fitting and Sewing Fashion Knit Fabrics (Sewing for Real People series)

I bought this book for my mom, since she sews quite a bit & really liked it, after getting it from the library. I've studied fashion & clothing design & frequently sew as well. We both found this book to have very good, currently useful (not outdated) sewing tips, patterns, advice & instructions for modern knit fabrics, geared toward "real people", as the title states.I don't currently have the book with me, Mom ran off with it as soon as it was delivered, & I can't blame her (!), or I'd give a better idea of what's covered in it, chapter listings, etc... but, if you like to sew & want to work with the current style knit fabrics, this book is packed full of helpful information, geared towards real sized folks of various shapes & sizes. If you want a preview, see if your local library has it, or can get it for you. It's a very good book to have in your own personal sewing room reference library. I'd compare it to the ever helpful "Vogue Sewing" book, which is also fantastic.

This contains step by step instructions perfect for the beginner that I am. It details the different types of knit material and characteristics of each. I think it would be great for even modestly experienced seamstresses who are interested in making their own knit clothing in styles that are so popular today. I am just learning so I wanted a book with details of today's combination knit fabric types and what styles work best with what type of knits. Knit fabric has different degrees of stretch and requires that to be taken into account when sewing specific styles. Exactly what I was looking for.

I have lots of sewing books and videos. Most of them contain only a few things that I find useful or interesting. I've been sewing for more than 50 years and have mastered many techniques.This is the best sewing book I have purchased, ever! It has a lot of useful information and the illustrations are effective. I do not think this is for a beginner. But, I can see myself using it to help others figure out the best way to do things, even if they are beginning or intermediate sewists.

I waited for the release of this book based on the other ...for Real People books but once it arrived I put it aside because the layout was too busy (for me). The photos and illustrations on many of the pages are very saturated and there can be so many on a two page spread that my eyes are drawn all over the place. I am glad I picked it back up again because there's a lot of useful information in in Knits for Real People. Yes, I wish they'd gone for a thicker book rather than one with so much on each page but, like the other ...for Real People books fit is explored on a range of actual bodies and tissue fitting is thoroughly covered. The collar and neck treatments and the embellishments are fresh and fashionable. Athletic and swim wear are adequate except for all but the avid sports person.

Want some inspiration for sewing those knits, you will find it here, plus a lot of other great insight to sewing knit techniques and solving difficult sewing problems. There are a lot of pictures for ideas to change the patterns for design, and some great fitting insight too. I love seeing what is possible to sew. I easily found a few of the patterns shown in the book, on line and have already been busy sewing my own creations using those patterns. This book offers so much and is truly worth owning if you like to sew but struggle to sew with knits.

Even though, I just purchased it (the ebook version) and have just started reading through it, I would recommend it based on what I have read so far. Very clear and concise writing with very good diagrams. A few 'nits' I would point out is that they have contributed some of the patterns to the wrong designer - Oops! And, one of the pictures is of a woven blouse not a knit garment, but nonetheless, I still think its is a good resource for anyone who wants to learn more about sewing/serging knits. I will probably purchase the print version to have in my sewing library, too.

The book came super fast and in really good condition, so this is five stars for the market place seller. As for the contents of the book itself, one of the co-authors is Australian, so some of the terminology used is foreign. There is a lot of focus on the Palmer/Pletch method of tissue fitting patterns. Some focus on laying out and cutting knits, and some basic sewing techniques. They talk about using bindings and facings, but not when to use interfacing. They give some very basic info about sewing with a regular sewing machine using a plain straight stitch or zig-zag, but most sewing machines now come equipped with a stretch stitch. There is also very basic info on using an overlock, but nothing on using a coverstitch machine. I wish there was more depth to this book.

The book covers all necessary topics and be very helpful. Arrived quickly and in good condition.

I received my 3 books today "early" in perfect condition. I now have 4 PALMER/PLETCH FITTING books and I'll be buying more books, dvds and I'll probably tried their fusible interfacing although I prefer woven interfacing. I wish there was more on fitting any man in these books. Palmer-Pletsch team please consider writing a book on "Fitting men - Fit Any Male Body" and another book "Undergarments for Him and Her - Fit Any Body". Great books on fit!

Tipps, Anweisungen, Infos, was man braucht, um Knits zu nähen.

pour toutes celles qui veulent comme moi coudre du jersey, faire leur tee shirts, tricots, leggings, maillots de bain... Explications très claires en anglais pour adapter les patrons, coudre les tissus de maille, pleins d'idées de détails de personnalisation. A quand une traduction française?

What a marvellous book, it educates you on how knits work, the best way tto layout your pattern, how to cut and how to sew them to get the look you want. How to drape, how to alter your sewing pattern to get the best look using knits. Great investment, glad I bought it.

Clear directions as with the other books in the series. I love seeing the women who have been in the other books and how gracefully they have aged. Definitely worth buying for the seasoned sewer or less experienced.