All About Corduroy - Threads
2008年11月22日 · Corduroy comes in a wide variety of styles, with wale size and fabric weight varying greatly, from the featherweight miniwales with 22 wales/in. to hefty, 3/in. jumbo wales. Stretch corduroy has a small amount of spandex added to allow the fabric to flex horizontally, vertically, or in both directions.
Correct direction of pile for corduroy - Threads
2008年8月2日 · Hi folks,Thanks for all your excellent and prompt replies - I finally found another suggestion in the series of "Golden Hands" books which came out in the mid 90s on a number of handcraft and dressmaking topics as weekly booklets which had a very useful section on velvet and corduroy.The writer did state that the pile on fashion garments normally runs up the body …
Corduroy nap - Threads
2005年11月10日 · Corduroy nap lovemycottons | Posted in Fabric and Trim on November 9, 2005 07:27am I am going to sew a pair of corduroy pants, and I can’t remember whether to lay out the pattern pieces with the nap going up or down.
Sewing on Corduroy - Threads
2004年2月11日 · I've always sewn corduroy clothing with the smooth side towards the hem, probably because my Mother told me to, but also because I like the feel of it. It also tends to let go of lint better. In upholstery, the nap should be applied running from the top of the chair to the seat, and from the back of the seat to the front of the chair.
corduroy button holes - Threads
2005年10月17日 · I have made a very nice corduroy jacket. I am having a problem with the buttonholes. The pattern calls for the buttonholes to go across the cord. The buttonholes on the sample i have made are not coming out very nice. I have tried making the bead longer, ( and shorter). but the holes look all out of shape when I cut them. I am open to all ...
Guide to Garment Fabrics - Threads
2007年9月19日 · Corduroy. Contents: Cotton, cotton blends. A rugged cloth woven with vertical ribs, or “wales”. Originally worn by servants of the French monarchy (corps du roi, hence the name). This is a very durable cloth that can be plain, or nowadays is embellished with printing or embroidery. Uses: Pants, coats, jackets, shirts, kids’ clothing ...
How to Make a Soft Flap Bag - Threads
2022年1月10日 · Purchase 1 yard of fashion fabric: Look for nonstretch, medium- to heavyweight fabric, such as denim, corduroy, home décor fabric, faux suede, or leather. Construct the strap, lining, and outer bag. Cut the fabric pieces as marked on the pattern: one strap, a front and back lining, and a bag front and back.
Stitch a Patchwork Skirt - Threads
2019年4月8日 · Stitch a Patchwork Skirt Expand your wardrobe with this fun scrap-busting project
How to Lay Out Pattern Pieces - Threads
2017年9月14日 · The phrase with-nap on a layout sheet indicates that you should place all pattern pieces on the fabric going in the same direction, top to bottom. Use a with-nap layout for pile fabrics, like velvet and corduroy, and for satin and fabrics with a definite one-way design. Choose a without-nap layout when pattern pieces can be laid in both directions.
Q&A: Napped Fabrics vs. Pile Fabrics - Threads
2020年4月22日 · Looped yarns may be cut and then further brushed, as in corduroy or sheared terry. Faux fur fabrics, with short or long pile, may be woven, knitted, tufted (pile yarns are inserted into a backing fabric with needles), or stitch-bonded (pile fibers are sewn to a backing with a special machine).