> Grandmother taught me that to change knits machine sew a grossgrain ribbon of > the desired length on the line to be cut. Cut below the line. Sew on the > outside if a rounded finish is desired, turn and hand hem on the ribs. Sew on > the inside for a more casual look. Use for sleeves, armholes, neck, hems, and > button closures making sure to use a ribbon for both button holes and button > attachments.
I like to unravel cool thrift store sweaters and re-use the yarn. It's often the funkiest non-wool (=machine washable) yarn I can find for day-to-day sweaters, Or it's pre-made cuff ribbing for something. Or it's exotic sock yarn, if I start with a wool sweater. -- Carolyn Kayta Barrows -- “The future is already here, it is just unevenly distributed.” -William Gibson -- _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
