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how much ease for knit

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Sun, 10/17/2010 - 16:17
veronica
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Hi Nehzat, I am sewing a fitted, pullover top (t shirt), In a moderate stretch cotton knit. How much ease should there be in the sleeve for this knit top and knits in general at the sleeves.

I measured the entire armhole on the seamline, omitting the seam allowances and got 18 1/4 inches. I did the same to the sleeve and got 20 1/2 inches, so I guess the ease amount is 1 1/4 inch.

Is this okay for a knit top or should I reduce it a bit?

I know I should be using metric, it's more accurate, I was raised on standard and I'm trying to remember to use metric in sewing.

Thanks so much for your help, I really appreciate you.

Veronica

 

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Wed, 10/20/2010 - 15:31
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Nehzat
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Re: How much ease at the sleeves for Knitted Fabric

Hi Veronica,

Thanks for the kind words.

Generally you need to have about 2.5 cm or 1 inch of ease at the sleeves for knitted fabric.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

 

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