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Combining fabric and knitting in one garment? I have ideas but don't know how
dukaqwn   Intermediate MS USA Member since 2/12/09 Posts: 446	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/26/10 10:12 AM I have just learned to knit from videos on the web and books explaining how to read patterns. I really enjoy it, but I also like to sew. In my head, I have ideas for things like shirts with fabric bodies and knitted lace arms, trims, plackets, etc. Since I am a beginner, I'm not sure how to accomplish this, and I really haven't seen a pattern or picture of what's in my mind's eye, although I'm sure there are some out there. ------ http://sewtarot.blogspot.com/
ValerieJ   Advanced Beginner PA USA Member since 6/14/06 Posts: 537	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/26/10 10:59 AM I can't answer your question, but maybe if you wander around in enough stores you'll see some examples of fabric and knitting combined. Then you could look at how that was done to help you refine your ideas.
chelsy21   Intermediate MO USA Member since 9/2/03 Posts: 426	Login to reply to this post In reply to dukaqwn Like this post Date: 8/26/10 1:12 PM Hi! Susan Lazear of Cochenille has computer software for knitting & sewn garments. She is big into combining the two mediums. The Cochenille web-site(cochenille.com) should be of interest to you. Good luck!
dukaqwn   Intermediate MS USA Member since 2/12/09 Posts: 446	Login to reply to this post In reply to chelsy21 Like this post Date: 8/26/10 2:58 PM Thanks for this info! I am headed to check it out..... ------ http://sewtarot.blogspot.com/
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7401	Login to reply to this post In reply to chelsy21 Like this post Date: 8/26/10 3:01 PM Here is a link to the page on which Susan discusses in some detail how to combine media, which fabrics and yarn go well together, and so on.
chelsy21   Intermediate MO USA Member since 9/2/03 Posts: 426	Login to reply to this post In reply to Elona Like this post Date: 8/27/10 11:52 AM I'm glad you found it helpful!
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7401	Login to reply to this post In reply to chelsy21 Like this post Date: 8/27/10 3:58 PM Chelsy, I think you found the only site out there with much information at all about combining knitting and sewing!
chelsy21   Intermediate MO USA Member since 9/2/03 Posts: 426	Login to reply to this post In reply to Elona Like this post Date: 8/28/10 1:31 PM I met Susan Lazear @ the ASG conference in Portland in 2003. I have taken several classes from her over the years & I get email updates from time to time from her web-site. She is very inspirational!
lisalu Advanced Beginner GA USA Member since 10/5/08 Posts: 1779	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/29/10 1:44 PM It is probably is even more adaptable to combine crocheting with sewing. You can crochet many applications directly onto fabric (unlike with knitting). For example you can crochet an edging directly to linens or garments. Or you can crochet (or knit) lace inserts, collars, cuffs, borders to sew onto a garments. The possibilities are endless. This is a RTW jacket I purchased several years ago which I just love. It is squares of very soft suede crocheted together. (The picture doesn't really do it justice). This inspires me to try and do something similar but I haven't gotten around to it yet. But it can give you an idea of how these can be combined. -- Edited on 8/29/10 1:45 PM -- ------ Margaret (Singer 201-2), Betty (Singer 15-91), Bud (Singer 503), Kathy (Singer 221), Liz (Singer 221 Centennial Edition) http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/
SweetThings Advanced Beginner PA USA Member since 3/3/10 Posts: 7	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/10 12:07 PM It is fairly easy and very common in vintage clothing items. Think those lacy, white 1900's gowns. Something simpler would be like this: http://www.freepeople.com/Vintage-Crocheted-Yoke-Top/?cm_mmc=GoogleFeed-_-MerchantCenter-_-19181171-_-1 What this actually is, is a crocheted yoke for an undergarment. Fabric would be sewn to the lower edge in either a waist length for a corset cover or a longer length for a slip or nightgown. I can't believe they managed to sell that for $300! Apparently their buyer doesn't get out much.

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