A primer on sewing knits

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Ready-to-wear knit dresses, such as a short vest and cowl-neck tunic, can be easily prepared. A pattern specially designed for knits should be used instead of one for woven fabrics. Step-by-step instructions are provided on how to sew knit garments.

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Closures: sewing and fashion at sea

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Sailors once sewed their own clothing from old sails until the Royal Navy designed matching jackets for its crew in 1825, creating the first sailor's uniform.

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Bag your jacket lining

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A ready-to-wear method of inserting a lining in a jacket by bagging produces fast, professional results.

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