- 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
- Knits and Wovens: Whats the Difference? - Threads
A knit is either sold as a tube or flat On flat knits, factories apply round blobs of starch or glue along the lengthwise edges to prevent them form curling Along the width, or cut edge, the fabric doesn’t fray The lengthwise edges of a woven fabric, called the selvages, are strong and don’t move The cut edge along the width of he
- A Handy Chart of Fusible and Sew-in Interfacings - Threads
This handy chart, excerpted from Denise L Bean’s article, “Interfacing: The Inside Essential,” Threads #103 (Oct Nov 2002), breaks the choices down into three main types—woven, nonwoven, and knit— and then in terms of thicknesses Consult this guide the next time you approach a wide selection of interfacing in-store or online , and
- 4 Essential Stay Tapes for Knits - Threads
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps Pattern B has side seam zippers This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants
- Guide to Garment Fabrics - Threads
A reversible fabric woven on jacquard looms Flatter and more durable than its cousin, brocade Usually woven in a solid color Damask is one of the oldest fabrics Uses: Shirts, dresses, jackets, home decor Machine- or hand-washable, some (woolens) require dry-cleaning Sewing Difficulty: Easy to moderate Denim Contents: Cotton, cotton blends
- Underlining with Fusible Interfacing - Threads
Sheer woven, 36 inches wide, with a crepe-like texture and some crosswise stretch It’s available from Professional Sewing Supplies, 2623 Boylston E, Seattle, WA 98102 (206-324-8823) They don’t have a website, unfortunately This is a great product that adds subtle shaping and stability to almost any fabric 2
- A Guide to Indispensable Elastics for Garment Sewing
1 For this application, use a woven or knitted elastic, and extend the garment’s edge by adding twice the elastic width plus 1 2 inch for seam allowance Sew with a straight, zigzag, or knit stitch, and a ballpoint, universal, or stretch needle to avoid piercing the elastic’s fibers 2
- Sewing Tips for Georgette Fabric - Threads
Use a new sewing machine needle meant for fine, densely woven fabrics Good choices are microtex, sharp, or universal needles in size 60 8, 65 9, or 70 10 Pick a presser foot: Sew with a straight-stitch foot and single-hole throat plate to avoid pushing the fabric into the bobbin area
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