Satin stitch is a popular decorative stitching technique used in textiles, particularly in embroidery and sewing. It is characterized by dense, smooth, and closely spaced stitches that create a...
A stocking is a close-fitting, elastic garment covering the foot and lower part of the leg, but usually not intended to conceal the leg. It was formerly made of woven cloth but now of knitted wool,...
Curvature of the warp or weft.
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A fabric is said to be warp-bowed or weft-bowed, according to which set of threads is curved. Weft bow may or may not extend over the full width of the...
Tuck is a type of decorative stitch or pattern that is commonly used in textile design. It is created by folding or pleating fabric in a particular way and then stitching it in place. This creates a...
A yarn composed of two or more single yarns twisted together. Many two-ply yarns are used in carpet. In cut-pile carpet, eg, saxony, plied yarns must be heat-set to prevent untwisting under traffic....