Knit Kimono Block Tag

11 Nov

Posted at 10:28h in Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block by
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My design this week featured below has a single twist in the front bodice, a turn-back drape on the front hem and a two piece back to maintain the empire fit that holds the bust twist in place.
If you'd like to learn my method for creating Twist Drape Patterns I have a detailed worksheet for making Jersey Twist Patterns. For just a few dollars you'll get the same training you'd get if you came to the workshop in my studio.

28 Oct

Posted at 11:31h in Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block by
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The sketch below is trend research from 2009 for knitwear, Summer 2011.  I'm usually not a fan of overtly asymmetric cutting and will always feel a little odd if one sleeve is so much shorter than the other.  But with this design, I am strangely compelled to give it a chance.
I think it may look interesting using different knits for each of the panels.

09 Sep

Posted at 13:55h in Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block by
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There are so many different kinds of twists in pattern making and I have dealt with a few in this blog.  These single twist styles have one major drawback and that is the fabric you use needs to look as good from the right and the wrong side.  I think this really limits your choices.  If you could get your hands on an extremely light weight double knit that would be fantastic.  You also have to choose your edge finishes (hems) to look good from the front and the back, as both sides are viewed.

19 Jul

Posted at 16:51h in Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block by
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In this second stage, the 'nejiri' Twist evolves into something new.  Continuing on from the earlier photo tutorial post about my investigations into yet more twist patterns.  It's important to remember that the success of these twists depends on using two-way stretch knit.  Both the existing toiles in this test are merino and merino blends with elastane.
Alterations to the first sample included reducing the upper body length to refine the drape and tightening the hip fit so the twist will stay in place.

18 Jul

Posted at 17:15h in Pattern Making Instructions, Pattern Puzzles, Stretch Patterns, Womens Knit Block by
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Following on from the earlier post for the Pattern Puzzle - Empire cowl Knit I have the chance here to detail the manipulation of the pattern pieces to achieve the new design.   Below is the production sketch of the style.  I hope to eventually develop all these styles into pattern making worksheets for the website.
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