Sure Fit Designs

Working with Knits

Designing and sewing with knits is a pleasure when you understand their unique properties. These videos will guide you through every step.

A thoughtfully curated library of sewing with knit fabric resources covering every stage of your pattern fitting journey. Click any title to watch on YouTube.

Knit Essentials

Knit Know-How — Testing the Stretch & Sizing Down the Master Pattern Narrow Seam Buddy — Adding Narrow Seam Allowances to Knit Patterns The Beloved T-Shirt Gets Better

Designing with Knits

Color Blocking — How to on a Sure Fit Designs T-Shirt Designing the Knit Sheath Dress & Removing the Waist/Hip Darts Remnants, Tank Tops & Asymmetrical Designing How to Remove Your Bust Dart When Sewing with Knits

Sewing Techniques for Knits

How to Sew & Join Elastic for Pull-On Pants How to Identify Center Back on a Waistband for Pull-On Pants Sewing a Knit Sleeve How to Hem Knits — Happy Hemming

Articles & Guides

Wovens, Knits & Woven-Stretch — Fabric Choices in Relation to Sure Fit Designs Master Patterns

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