Today’s book review is about knitwear for kids. The common misconception is that you will need an overlocker or serger to sew knits. But this book shows you that it is possible to sew knits with a home sewing machine. In fact, the whole book is about sewing knits using a typical home sewing machine.  The book is broken down into a few sections. It starts with the “Basic” section which covers the basic introduction of knit fabrics and the tools and techniques necessary for sewing knits using a home sewing machine. Then the projects which are separated into Tops, Bottoms, Dress and Outerwear. Just a quick overview of the basic garments covered in this book. There are 27 projects in all. Under the “Basic” section, you get to learn about the different types of knit fabrics, with description of their different uses. There are some basic tools and tips for sewing knits. You have to use special needles, threads and use clips instead of pins for securing pieces of cloth together for sewing. Also, you will need a teflon foot. I almost bought this particular foot (in the picture below) which is like a standard non-branded teflon foot, I wasn’t … Continue reading Book Review – Knitwear for Kids