- Knits and Wovens: Whats the Difference? - Threads
There are two basic categories that fabrics fall into: knits and wovens Learn how to better understand and identify these categories
- Piña Cloth, Made from Pineapple Leaves - Threads
Called piña cloth, it is a lightweight woven textile made by hand from the fibers of pineapple leaves This cellulosic fiber has unique properties that made it highly prized first in the Philippines and later abroad Traditionally, it was used for women’s blouses and shawls, and the barong tagalog, a man’s formal shirt
- A Handy Chart of Fusible and Sew-in Interfacing - Threads
Before you cut and apply a fusible or sew-in interfacing, you must choose the right one Here's a list of interfacings type and thickness
- Go with the Grain - Sewing Woven Fabrics - Threads
The selvage is the tightly woven edge formed by the crosswise yarns—it runs parallel to the lengthwise grain Bias refers to any angle between the lengthwise and crosswise grains, but isn’t technically a grain because yarns aren’t woven at an angle True bias is the 45-degree angle and is the area with the most stretch
- Fabric Lab: Woven Piqué - Threads
Woven piqué is traditionally made from cotton yarns, and its surface may appear padded, quilted, or embossed Early history Developed in England during the 18th century, piqué made a fine addition to the cotton industry
- Know Your Knit Fabrics - Threads
Unlike a woven fabric, which is composed of a series of warp (lengthwise) yarns interlaced with a series of weft (crosswise) yarns, a knit fabric is made up of one or more yarns formed into a series of loops that create rows and columns of vertically and horizontally interconnected stitches
- A Guide to Indispensable Elastics for Garment Sewing - Threads
Find out how to choose from knit, woven, and braided elastics Then learn three ways of applying them to your next garment sewing project
- How to Sew Finely Woven Batiste, Lawn, and Voile - Threads
Batiste, voile, and lawn are delicate woven cottons or cotton blends They’re known for their comfort and breathability
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