Sophisticated Finishing Techniques Online Workshop

Description

Add “oomph” to your knit projects with fantastic finishing! Finishing techniques are the often invisible touches that make a garment look, fit, and feel better. Meet master knitwear designer Faina Goberstein and learn how to create smooth selvedge edges, superior seams, custom-fit collars, and perfectly neat necklines for every garment. Sophisticated Finishing Techniques will take your knit garments from looking homemade to looking handmade, with flawlessly tailored details.

In this Online Workshop you’ll:

• Discover how finishing starts at the beginning of a project, and work selvedge edges for better seaming
• Learn how to sew invisible seams
• Discover how short-rows and a special bind-off make perfect shoulders
• Set-in sleeves flawlessly, for a professionally-tailored look

Lesson Outline:

• Intro
• Seaming
• Shoulder & More
• Set-in Sleeves
• Necklines & Collars
• Conclusion

Online Workshop includes multiple assignments as well as tutorials on knitting short-rows and the three-needle bind-off.
Techniques covered: selvedge edges, mattress stitch, back stitch, short rows, three-needle bind-off, setting in sleeves, picking up stitches, crochet chain edging
Skills needed to enjoy this product: Intermediate and up. Students should have some experience with garment knitting.
Materials Required: smooth, light-colored, worsted weight yarn in 2 colors and appropriate-sized knitting needles; tapestry needle; Optional: crochet hook, stitch markers, garment pieces for seaming and finishing
Sophisticated Finishing Techniques Online Workshop Includes:

• Discussion board: The discussion board is a great way to interact with other users in the Online Workshop. It’s an open forum for you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and express your inspirations.
• Gallery: Share images of your work where you can give and receive feedback from fellow students.
• Notes: This is a place for you to keep personal notes to help you with your work and the Online Workshop content. Only you will be able to see your notes.
• Bonus material: Practice colorwork chart and step-by-step video instructions on how to make a zippered pouch, great as a notions bag or clutch purse.
• A helpful quiz to test your knowledge
• Optional Assignments: Enhance your skills with a hands-on learning experience as you interact with fellow students.
• Video Lessons: Run Time ˜ 133 minutes

About the instructor:

Faina Goberstein is a prolific knitwear designer, author, and a professional teacher.
The co-author of the bestselling books The Art of Seamless Knitting (Interweave, 2013) and The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting (Interweave, 2015), she has also taught classes for Interweave, Vogue Knitting, and Craftsy.  Born in Russia, Faina holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and taught mathematics for 30 years before becoming a full-time professional knitwear designer and teacher.