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   stillsuesew | Jan 19, 2010 12:56pm | #1

   I use knit ribbing you can purchase by the inch. I have also know people to use the top of socks.

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   KharminJ | Jan 21, 2010 03:27pm | #2

   Another possibility ~ sleeve-ends from too small or otherwise unloved sweaters...

   Kharmin

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   Teaf5 | Jan 24, 2010 01:08am | #3

   Ribbed knits and yardage are so expensive and come in such limited colors that I usually try something completely different: either a thrift store purchase, a ragbag find, or a hand knit or crocheted cuff. If none of those work, I'll find a contrasting fabric and make a buttoned cuff and use the same fabric on a pocket or collar to make a design detail. If you are using a knit for the sportswear, it's easy to use a doubled length for a cuff, too.

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   Palady | Jan 24, 2010 10:18am | #4

   Els did a tutorial you might find of interest.

   http://thesewingdivas.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/sew-your-own-ribbing-fabric/

   nepa