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5 years ago
Hi Sue,
   Can you use the cut and sew on the sides of a boxy sweater to add shape. I am thinking of making a curve on the sides of a sweater and just seam the cut edge in with my regular seamed edge. Does that make sense?  Is it possible?
Thank you for your expertise.
Doris

5 years ago
Hi Doris!
Using Cut 'n Sew for shaping the side seams is a great idea!
If the sweater is already knit, it's a great way to add fit.
If you are using a knitting pattern that doesn't have shaping, using cut 'n sew is a great way to get the shaping exactly where you want it without doing a lot of math and shaping while you knit.

Using stabilizer helps quite ... here's a video that uses a wash-away stabilizer when creating cut 'n sew neckline.  It would be good for your side seams as well.

5 years ago
Thank you so much. I will try it
Doris