September 2014

September 2014

Cut and Sew

This was a meeting when several members shared the stage!

First, we had Hazel showing us what cut and sew [or rather sew and cut] is.  She led us through the sewing and cutting part, with advice on how and how not to do it.

Then June took over with a practical demonstration on the knitting machine of a neat cut and sew neckline finish.  She also showed us a waistcoat, which she made at a workshop from fabric knitted on the machine.

And next, Lynn showed us a jumper made entirely by cut and sew, again by using fabric knitted on the machine.

Pat showed us her Hague Linker, and invited people to have a go.  And Lynda talked about steeking.

This month’s patterns:

A Machine knit shawl:

And a hand knit version: