Get up and running fast in Original Pattern Drafting Part 1
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DesignaKnit Original Pattern Drafting is so incredibly full featured that is can be overwhelming to the new user. Here we take the use of various different
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Converting a garment for sideways knitting
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This is one of the simplest and most basic start of manipulation of individual garment pieces within the garment shape to start learning how to use the Original
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Create a new garment shape from a schematic drawing
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Everyone should have a garment shaping file for a six month old infant to be prepared for celebrations of new life between family and friends. This exercise
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DAK Thumbnail Browser
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Thumbnails are now also used for shape files and palette files in addition to stitch patterns and standard graphic files. Shape files can be searched by the
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Using the Grading feature to create a series of garment shapes
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This option allows you to easily create intermediate garment shaping files in a series of sizes. In this example, we will use a pants pattern in Small and
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Using Exact Stitch Layout for complete control of your pattern edges
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On any garment piece, by zooming in along the edge of the garment piece and selecting exact stitch layout using View / Stitch Handles will then show light
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Layout your stitch patterns fast directly in Original Pattern Drafting
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Now, you have the ability to lay out your stitch patterns directly on your garment pieces in Original Pattern Drafting. Lay out different patterns on each
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DAK: Asymmetric V-Neckline
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Quickly create an off-center v-neck opening using Standard Garment Shaping and Original pattern Drafting. Make a one-of-a-kind design with DAK.
DAK - Add a Waistline
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Add waist shaping for a dress or sweater and show off your hourglass shape! This is a basic exercise to get practice using the Original Pattern Drafting tools -
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DAK 8 - Stitch/Row Totals
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Accurately determine the EXACT size of a piece in DesignaKnit. Position words, motifs or stitch patterns. Know exactly how large to knit a piece for cut 'n sew.
Bust Darts with DesignaKnit
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Modify a sweater in Original Pattern Drafting to add bust darts. Let DAK do the math for you!
DAK - Alter Patterns - Sweater Front
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If you need more tummy room in your sweaters, use DAK to lengthen and widen the front of your sweater. Use Original Pattern Drafting to easily make the pattern
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Dak 8 Copy Curved Hem Shaping
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Here are 4 methods of replicating shaping changes from one piece to another. Our example uses curved hems. Create curves on the front, then use one of the
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DAK: Curve Tool
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In Original Pattern Drafting, the Curve Tool is a powerful addition to your designing. It has quite a few options and can be a bit confusing. Get some
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DesignaKnit: Join Pieces
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Create a kids cardigan without side seams using the DAK "join" feature. Eliminate the seams and make have perfectly aligned motifs in the body of the sweater.
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DesignaKnit-Position Buttonholes
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Let DAK quickly position your buttonholes. With just a few steps accurately place either vertical or horizonal buttonholes
DAK: Markers
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Inserting markers as we knit, helps with seaming and joining. Use the DesignaKnit Markers feature and add markers to be used with the Garment Outline and
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Get up and running fast in Original Pattern Drafting Part 2
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DesignaKnit Original Pattern Drafting is so incredibly full featured that is can be overwhelming to the new user. Here we take the use of various different
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DesignaKnit: Yarn Calculator
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Let DesignaKnit calculate how much yarn you need for your project. Weigh and measure your swatch and DAK will use the stitch count of your pattern to
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Bust Darts with DesignaKnit
Converting a garment for sideways knitting
Create a new garment shape from a schematic drawing
DAK - Add a Waistline
DAK - Alter Patterns - Sweater Front
DAK 8 - Stitch/Row Totals
DAK Thumbnail Browser
DAK: Asymmetric V-Neckline
DAK: Curve Tool
DAK: Markers
Dak 8 Copy Curved Hem Shaping
DesignaKnit-Position Buttonholes
DesignaKnit: Join Pieces
DesignaKnit: Yarn Calculator
Get up and running fast in Original Pattern Drafting Part 1
Get up and running fast in Original Pattern Drafting Part 2
Layout your stitch patterns fast directly in Original Pattern Drafting
Using Exact Stitch Layout for complete control of your pattern edges
Using the Grading feature to create a series of garment shapes