Odds are he won’t have to be all that creative here either. With three Pro Bowl defensive linemen in
Schwartz insists that predictable is one description that won’t be associated with his scheme.
“We’ll be fast, we’ll be physical. We want to attack. We’re not going to be a reading defense. There are going to be a lot of defensive linemen who are going to be pretty happy to play in a system like that,” he said. “I think that over the next few months we will be looking at what is best rather than that is the way it has been done. There is going to be some carryover and there is going to be some things that we’ll wind up changing because we think it is in our best long-term benefit to be able to do that.”
Marrone confirmed that there were already plans in the works to tweak some things on defense to better address some of their deficiencies on that side of the ball from the 2013 season.
“I think what you see in every organization is you are going to see change from year to year,” he said. “That was one of the things that I was getting ready to talk about as some of the things we were going to change in our defense to make us better.”
Now that change figures to come in more than one form with a new man calling the plays on that side of the ball. But Schwartz maintains that the players on this roster will be able to handle the alterations he has in mind, in part because they’ve been through change each of the last three seasons.
“Players are resilient and players are smart and one of the benefits of having a lot of the players being in four different systems is it’s increased their knowledge,” Schwartz said. “Rather than repeating the same class for four years or five years, they’ve been exposed to a lot of different concepts, a lot of different terminology. They’ll pick things up quickly.
“We’ll work hard to try to keep some similarity with some terminology that makes sense. I think that’s important, but that’s not going to be our driving force. Our driving force is what we think serves us best over the long haul.”
Schwartz assures that his scheme has the fullest measure of flexibility necessary. It can adapt to whatever might be necessary for the next opponent on the schedule.
“It’s a scheme built on the guys up front getting after the quarterback,” he said. “As much as you want to be multi-dimensional with personnel groups, this league comes down to one-on-one and I think we have some guys win those.
“At the same time I think in the NFL you need to be able to adapt. You have to adapt to injuries and different situations come up with your opponent every week. Your opponent is going to have strengths that you have to combat and weaknesses that you want to exploit. So you want to be built that way and I think we have the players to do that.”
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As beautiful as hand knit sweaters are, there’s no doubt that only the most dedicated and productive knitters can make enough to stay warm all winter. Knitters and non-knitters alike can create their own sweaters in just a couple hours when sewing with sweater knit fabrics.
The Oslo cardigan can be constructed in just a few hours and can be made in bulky wool knits, merino jersey, cotton jersey, or just about any other knit fabric you can think of; but sewing with sweater knits gives it that truly handmade look. Not only that, but sweater knits offer tremendous variety. Read on to learn how to construct a huge variety of looks from one pattern.
What exactly is a sweater knit, and what makes them different from any other knit?
The term “sweater knit” can be used to describe a number of fabrics used to sew sweaters. Generally, they tend to resemble fabrics that are knit by hand, with a great deal of texture or fuzziness. The knit patterns also tend to be open, with thicker individual yarns than what you might see in other knits, such as jersey.
Sweater knits are by no means the only type of knits that can be used to sew a sweater. Depending on the final look you want, wool or cotton jersey, rib knits, novelty knits, and even lingerie fabrics can be used to construct sweater-like projects. But sweater knits will get you closest to the look you might imagine when you picture a cozy sweater.
Sweater knits come in a range of styles and patterns. Some are quite loose, made with fine gauge yarns in lacy eyelet patterns. Sometimes these types of knits are also referred to as “crochet knits” in stores because of their lacy look, though they are usually not crocheted. Other sweater knits have the loose look, but without lacy patterns. Still others are more densely knit, but made with fuzzy or textured yarns. Depending on which you use, you may want to vary your sewing techniques.
Cut extra seam allowance for open or lacy knits that are prone to fraying or unraveling.
Use a stretch needle to prevent puncturing the fabric.
Minimize pressing, so you don’t flatten the texture with heat and steam.
When pressing is needed, apply just the tip of the iron to the seam.
Stabilize areas that are prone to stretching, such as shoulders, by sewing in clear elastic.
Wash finished garments carefully by hand, avoiding heat or agitation.
Stretch mesh is an all-purpose helper when it comes to sewing with sweater knits. You can use it to add structure, keep seams from fraying, and add stability to seams.
If you’ve sewn with woven fabrics in the past, you’re likely most familiar with fusible interfacings. Interfacing adds additional stability, crispness, and weight to an area of your garment. When it comes to sewing soft sweaters, these qualities aren’t always what you’re going for.
Still, there are times when a little extra stability can come in handy with these loose fabrics. For those situations, try using a stretch mesh fabric as interfacing. These fabrics are most often found in the lingerie section of the fabric store. They work well because they stretch along with your knit fabric, are light enough to prevent added bulk, and are nearly invisible.
Use it as a sew-in interfacing for any area that needs a little more structure.
Sew strips of mesh into seams to stabilize them and keep them from stretching out over time.
Use strips of mesh to bind the raw edges of your seam allowance and prevent fraying.
Cut squares of mesh and baste them behind buttonholes for added stability