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knitting for bespoke tailoring?
is it feasible to handknit an entire garment to an exact set of
measurements? is it feasible to do "fittings" of thusly-knitted garment before completion? |
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wrote in message ... On Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:21:17 -0800 (PST), wrote: is it feasible to handknit an entire garment to an exact set of measurements? is it feasible to do "fittings" of thusly-knitted garment before completion? It is perfectly possible to knit to exact measurements (while remembering knitting will stretch) and I think one could pin the pieces and 'fit' them before actually stitching together but it would be a bit of a bother. Better to be more exact while blocking after stitching together. You would probably do better to put your post on rec.crafts.yarn, you missed that one. Yes to both your questions re measurements and fitting. I did that, but too long ago to be of any help now. I'm adding a correction. The name of the group should read: rec.crafts.textiles.yarn. I'm certain someone there can help you. |
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On Feb 2, 7:21*pm, wrote:
is it feasible to handknit an entire garment to an exact set of measurements? is it feasible to do "fittings" of thusly-knitted garment before completion? Most of the bespoke clothing, suits, and finely fitted higher end clothes, are made with a lot of different padding and specialized fabric underlayment pieces, I would think that it could be done, but you would probably have to have a bit of knowledge about the uses of that sort of sewing, to pull it off. It might be a fun project to try for yourself, just to see what you could do. Why not give it a try. Pick up one of the tailoring books that are out there, and see if you can adapt what you do to that sort of thing, and let that guide your choice of whether it might work for you. Who knows, you may start a whole new "look". John |
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John wrote:
On Feb 2, 7:21 pm, wrote: is it feasible to handknit an entire garment to an exact set of measurements? is it feasible to do "fittings" of thusly-knitted garment before completion? Most of the bespoke clothing, suits, and finely fitted higher end clothes, are made with a lot of different padding and specialized fabric underlayment pieces, I would think that it could be done, but you would probably have to have a bit of knowledge about the uses of that sort of sewing, to pull it off. It might be a fun project to try for yourself, just to see what you could do. Why not give it a try. Pick up one of the tailoring books that are out there, and see if you can adapt what you do to that sort of thing, and let that guide your choice of whether it might work for you. Who knows, you may start a whole new "look". John I never tried it, but I know at one time fine knitting was done in pieces, from which a pattern was cut for the garment, and the pieces stitched together. It was soon after the finer home knitting machines became common, and I haven't heard of its being done these days. Joyce in RSA. |
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"joyce" wrote in message ... John wrote: On Feb 2, 7:21 pm, wrote: is it feasible to handknit an entire garment to an exact set of measurements? is it feasible to do "fittings" of thusly-knitted garment before completion? Most of the bespoke clothing, suits, and finely fitted higher end clothes, are made with a lot of different padding and specialized fabric underlayment pieces, I would think that it could be done, but you would probably have to have a bit of knowledge about the uses of that sort of sewing, to pull it off. It might be a fun project to try for yourself, just to see what you could do. Why not give it a try. Pick up one of the tailoring books that are out there, and see if you can adapt what you do to that sort of thing, and let that guide your choice of whether it might work for you. Who knows, you may start a whole new "look". John I never tried it, but I know at one time fine knitting was done in pieces, from which a pattern was cut for the garment, and the pieces stitched together. It was soon after the finer home knitting machines became common, and I haven't heard of its being done these days. Joyce in RSA. I once made a little tailored winter coat for a little girl that was made in pieces and had interlining and lining. It was a project that needed lots of time and effort, but it was really great looking. I never, ever attempted anything like that again for the obvious reasons. Mind you, that was for a little girl who didn't have the curvy figure of a grown up and the fit was easier. It was a long time ago but I remember that the lining was done on a sewing machine, but the knitted parts were put together by hand. Lucille |
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On Feb 3, 2:21*am, wrote:
is it feasible to handknit an entire garment to an exact set of measurements? is it feasible to do "fittings" of thusly-knitted garment before completion? Any thing can be knit to fit First you have to have a guague take your wanted wool , cast on 20 stitches knit 6 rows in jerssey = knit to end turn work purl to end now if you have a pattern in mind , make one repeat of the pattern or at least 6 rows of it if you feel that knit and or purl are too tight or too loose try it with a dufferent size of needle , work should be soft to touch not to stiff nore too loose. now take the knitted piece off the needle andmeasure it while it is loose but not too loose = put on measure tape straighten with a finger , so that there is no rolled end , measure and write 20 st in jesey = X inches or Cm now draw your wanted clothing item measure the intended wearer , and you can translate each meaurement to number of stitches ,, curves etc you can calculate how much to add or distract over what length ... if you never did it maybe you should find a good book or a UTUBE that shows you how .. mirjam |
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I never tried it, but I know at one time fine knitting was done in pieces, from which a pattern was cut for the garment, and the pieces stitched together. *It was soon after the finer home knitting machines became common, and I haven't heard of its being done these days. Joyce in RSA.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I now do it all without one seam i calculate a lot and make it all in one piece without seams mirjam |
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mirjam wrote:
I now do it all without one seam i calculate a lot and make it all in one piece without seams mirjam Where have you been? I've missed seeing your posts! Hope you can stick around. -- Joanne stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ |
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Hallo Joanne , of course i stick around , esp since i can always use
my knitting needles to stick at reading and sometimes writing here , and my sewing and embroidery needles to stick in the subjects i don`t agree with. Where have you been? All the Time in Israel , mostly in Haifa , with some traveling to Jerushalayim , to visit a friend or /and going to listen to some specail lectures or congresses or conventions that interest me. I Curated an exhibition for a friend who is also an Artist/Curator , but decided she can`t curate her own exhibition + launching a book that included a collection of her writing +related works. I have Curated artists/curtaors before , but as artists in a group exhibtion . this was a new experience since it was all about her art. Thus we had some serious talking before working , in which we agreed which `job` each of us will do, and how and when we should be responsible , when she has her Curator`s ideas. It was a very interesting , intelectual as well as a emotional process. We had to Ballance friendship , professional decisions, Tottal different opinions towards how one should arrange an exhibition . I am proud to say we came out even better friends , we both learned from each other`s curating ideas. Our daughter Hosted Roberto Gini for a set concerts, with her Barouque trio , and they peformed all over in full halls .[he also gave master classes, and he also stayed in our house and we traveled the north with him and had great fun] . Our friend with the Fiber gallery closed after 100 exhibitions she put in 16 years. But we [ she and me] are now going to exhibit "the Magic Wands " we showed at her gallery , with more items [ it is a bigger gallery] , in Holon [ next week ] thus we were busy working with the artists etc.... as i also exhibit in this [ hence the Co -Curating] , i made a third work , to add to the 2 i showed in the first exhibition. this time ui made a work that relates to the fact that a Knitting stitch is called AYIN in Hebrew . Ayin is also an EYE , and a Spring [of water] , thus i knitted a pictorial image of all kinds of Idioms and pharses that use the word Ayin=Eye it was such a fun playful work to do ... Now it is finished and the other Cuartor accepted it with a smile .. She could of course not like it ... but she did . thank you for the Interest and thus i told you some of the things that happened ,, Be well mirjam *I've missed seeing your posts! *Hope you can stick around. -- Joanne stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.comhttp://members.tripod..com/~bernardschopen/ |
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On 2/8/2010 1:14 AM, mirjam wrote:
Hallo Joanne , of course i stick around , esp since i can always use my knitting needles to stick at reading and sometimes writing here , and my sewing and embroidery needles to stick in the subjects i don`t agree with. Where have you been? All the Time in Israel , mostly in Haifa , with some traveling to Jerushalayim , to visit a friend or /and going to listen to some specail lectures or congresses or conventions that interest me. I Curated an exhibition for a friend who is also an Artist/Curator , but decided she can`t curate her own exhibition + launching a book that included a collection of her writing +related works. I have Curated artists/curtaors before , but as artists in a group exhibtion . this was a new experience since it was all about her art. Thus we had some serious talking before working , in which we agreed which `job` each of us will do, and how and when we should be responsible , when she has her Curator`s ideas. It was a very interesting , intelectual as well as a emotional process. We had to Ballance friendship , professional decisions, Tottal different opinions towards how one should arrange an exhibition . I am proud to say we came out even better friends , we both learned from each other`s curating ideas. Our daughter Hosted Roberto Gini for a set concerts, with her Barouque trio , and they peformed all over in full halls .[he also gave master classes, and he also stayed in our house and we traveled the north with him and had great fun] . Our friend with the Fiber gallery closed after 100 exhibitions she put in 16 years. But we [ she and me] are now going to exhibit "the Magic Wands " we showed at her gallery , with more items [ it is a bigger gallery] , in Holon [ next week ] thus we were busy working with the artists etc.... as i also exhibit in this [ hence the Co -Curating] , i made a third work , to add to the 2 i showed in the first exhibition. this time ui made a work that relates to the fact that a Knitting stitch is called AYIN in Hebrew . Ayin is also an EYE , and a Spring [of water] , thus i knitted a pictorial image of all kinds of Idioms and pharses that use the word Ayin=Eye it was such a fun playful work to do ... Now it is finished and the other Cuartor accepted it with a smile .. She could of course not like it ... but she did . thank you for the Interest and thus i told you some of the things that happened ,, Be well mirjam I've missed seeing your posts! Hope you can stick around. -- Joanne stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.comhttp://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ Dear Mirjam, So glad to see you among the world of us sewing people. You have been a very busy lady. I know that you have been knitting up a storm. I follow you in that area, just haven't done much to feel I can contribute there. Stay with us here .We all love you wit and expertise. You are a great contributor. Juno |
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