2017年12月19日 · 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 ...

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 ...

Begin with a woven pattern that fits properly, to ensure a successful conversion to knits. Then evaluate the pattern pieces. You may choose to eliminate pieces such as facings, which are often replaced with knit-appropriate finishes such as a simple turned and topstitched edge, self-fabric binding, or serging.

2007年9月19日 · 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.

2002年2月14日 · So adapting a pattern for a woven fabric will be easier with a pattern designed for fabrics with a smaller amount of stretch, like 25%. Patterns designed for fabrics with 50 to 75% stretch (like swimsuits, for example) are often cut even smaller than the body, for …

2022年4月5日 · Habotai is also called China silk or lining silk. Real habotai is a fine, hand-woven silk from Japan. The term is now used to describe a tightly woven, flat-finished, plain-woven silk. It’s difficult to sew because of the tight weave, which tends to cause puckering at seamlines. It is a good choice for making scarves. Broadcloth

2021年7月20日 · Trina is an updated wrap dress for light- to mid-weight woven fabrics with a soft drape. The cross-over front bodice creates a deep V-neckline. The wide raglan sleeves create a dramatic silhouette. The front bodice wraps toward the back at the side seams. This pattern is suitable for an intermediate sewist.

2012年11月12日 · Loosely woven fabrics, lace, and novelty knits can complement tightly woven taffeta, velvet, menswear wools, and even denim. Treat them similarly to fabrics of varying textures. Use a knit and a woven together, a woven and leather, a knit and leather, chiffon and wool tweed, taffeta and denim.

Grain refers to the direction—lengthwise or crosswise—yarns are placed in a woven fabric. A grainline is a line or arrow drawn on a pattern piece to help you align it on the fabric grain. To find a grain, follow a yarn. A foolproof way to find the grain is to mark one yarn along the fabric edge with chalk or an air-erasable marker.

2021年9月28日 · The fine warp is woven in a plain-weave structure on the face of the fabric, while the thicker warp yarns are woven on the back of the fabric in a much looser weave structure. The thick warp yarns are raised onto the surface of the fabric at intervals, which joins the two layers and forms horizontal ribs or vertical cords in the fabric.