Book Review: Sewing Knits

Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish:  Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Seeger by Linda Lee

ISBN:  978-1-58923-938-8

Publisher:  Creative Publishing international, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2018

Canadian price:  $32.99

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This is a book I wish I came across when I started sewing with knits.  Let's just say there were a few disasters in my sewing closet when I first starting sewing knits.  Oh heck, who am I kidding?  There was a sewing blooper with a knit fabric that happened yesterday.  But I digress...

Linda Lee owned a retail fabric store back in the 1980s and this extensive knowledge of fabrics comes through in the pages of her book.  Of course, fabrics have evolved since the eighties and she explores more modern knits and the properties of modal and lyocell knits.  Fabrics that I have limited experience with, so I appreciate her insight shared in this book.   She delves into the properties of different types of knit fabrics along with suggested garment types that would be appropriate.  

The best section of the book is creating a personalized fit and it is a section that I would not recommend skimming over.  This section alone makes this book worth the financial and reading time investment.  This book is so much more as she explores different types of seam, hems and techniques. 

Even if you have mastered sewing knits, I would still recommend this book.  I would most certainly recommend this for a beginner.  Lee's instructions are clearly written and her guidance will put to rest any apprehension you may have about sewing knit fabrics, lingerie or swimwear.  

Stay Safe and Keep Sewing!