Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Neck Treatments for Knits (Achieving nice necklines)

I found a couple of videos on the Threads website which illustrate neckline bindings and turtleneck finishes for knits:

A Neckline Binding for Knits

Video:
Sarah Veblen, teacher and author of Sparks, Maryland, recommends you try her techniques on assorted samples to get a feeling for the amount of stretch as it varies from knit to knit and experiment with various types of neckline finishes.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1911416549/bclid0/bctid1917486352

A Turtleneck Finish for Knits

Video:
Many sewers are intimidated by knits, especially when it comes to sewing a pucker-free neckline. Because they must stretch over your head, and then lie flat, necklines present a unique set of challenges. Sarah Veblen shows you how to achieve success.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1911416549/bclid0/bctid1917449964

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