Accurate Layout, Cutting and Marking for Knit Fabrics

In this video, you'll learn special tips, secrets and advice to get your knit projects started on the right foot!

You'll learn how to handle knits properly during layout and cutting, as well as the ideal tools and techniques for the job - and scissors aren't one of them! (But we'll nevertheless show you how to use scissors to cut patterns on knits in the most effective way).

You'll also how to position pattern pieces on grain properly, as well as transfer pattern markings to your project in several different ways - all aimed for maximum ease and accuracy.

🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Preparing Fabric
02:02 Placing Pattern Pieces
04:03 Single-layer Layouts
04:38 Using Rotary Cutters
06:07 Using Scissors
06:48 Transferring Marks to Fabric

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