“Accentuate the positive” Investigating knitwear for the 3D body shape of larger women

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This research aims to achieve a better understanding of fully-fashioned weft knitting for individual, larger, 3D bodies. By developing knitting processes using a widely available Shima Seiki flat bed machine, accessible and transferable results are being produced. This research aims to challenge the universality of the size 12, the hourglass figured woman, which has been disproved by SizeUK findings, and the horror of fat, which is demonstrated from haute couture to the high street. Data gathering included an online multiple-choice survey with optional anecdotal input.

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