/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Can someone point me to some good resources for sewing cute design elements with knits? I want to put my new serger to good use and make some cutsews, but I'm having a hard time finding (non-amateurish) patterns or tutorials for anything more interesting than a plain T-shirt. I'm looking for different neckline, hem and sleeve variations, more flattering cuts, how to sew nice ruffles, how to add trims without compromising stretch and other design elements that make a lolita cutsew cute instead of just another plain tee.

I know how to draft and sew all of those things in plain ol' woven fabric but when it comes to knits and how to apply my serger I really only know the basics, so I would appreciate some tips or guidance from someone who actually knows what they're doing.