This month we were delighted to have Ann Brown to talk about pattern calculations.
Ann started with looking at the tension square and how various different fibres can be distorted by stretching and ironing or steaming. Whereas wool does not stretch very much, however, once pressed it cannot be unravelled and re-knitted as the fibre has changed permanently. Acrylic stretches a great deal but can be restored by pressing. She demonstrated these properties using her steamer – which was recommended over a standard steam iron as it produces so much more steam.
Ann then moved on to show and discuss a range of garments and patterns in different fabrics and patterns. There was further discussion on measuring the swatch and using the green ruler, then moved on again to…
