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About Vinette de Phillipe
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I have many years of experience and can answer most questions pertaining to sewing, altering patterns, finding notions, and more.

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I have been making my own clothes since 1957. Have taught many classes both for young and adults, including my two boys.

 
   

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Sewing - knit ribbing


Expert: Vinette de Phillipe - 11/24/2008

Question
How do you measure the amount on sweatshirt knit ribbing?

Answer
HI Elizabeth,
The usual way of measuring for the amount of ribbing needed is as follows

1. measure the neckline or cuff.

2. decrease the measurement by 25% or 1/4 of the distance.

the easy way to figure this is to fold the total measurement in half and then in half again.  Now it is in 1/4's.

just use 3 of the 4 quarters of the ribbing and attach it to the neck or cuff or hem.

vinette

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