Last Updated on: 11-May-2024 (2 months, 16 days ago)
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A stitch line on the right side of a garment used to accentuate a seam line, detail or edge. Can be a machine or hand stitch.
Visible, decorative stitching done on the outside of the garment; also called "accent stitching."
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Stabilizer
Woven and non-woven material used underneath the item or fabric being embroidered to provide support and stability. Can be hooped with the item, or placed between the machine throat plate and the...
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A finishing process in which the fibers on the surface of the fabric are mechanically trimmed to create an even nap. Often follows brushing of the fabric. Done on fleeces, moleskins, pile fabrics,...
Read about ShearedChlorine-free bleaching
Chlorine-free bleaching is the use of hydrogen peroxide to whiten fabrics. Hydrogen peroxide naturally degrades into oxygen and water, leaving no harmful chemical residue on the cloth or in the...
Read about Chlorine-free bleachingBall-and-claw
Ball and claw is a decorative motif in furniture design that originated in 18th-century England and later became popular in American furniture. It is characterized by the use of carved ball-shaped...
Read about Ball-and-clawEmpire Seams
Empire Seams are a specific type of seam used in garment construction. They are named after the Empire style of clothing, which was popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Empire Seams...
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Petroleum solvent almost as strong as turpentine. Faster evaporating than Mineral Spirits, but with similar properties and uses. Faster-evaporaing thinner for most solvent based finishes. Fuel for...
Read about Naphtha, VM&P (Varnish Makers & Painters)Folded yarn
Folded yarn, also known as cabled yarn, is a type of yarn that is created by twisting two or more plies of yarn together in the opposite direction from which they were spun. This process, called...
Read about Folded yarnPolished Cotton
A plain weave cotton cloth characterized by a sheen ranging from dull to bright. polish can be achieved either through the weave or the addition of a resin finish. Can be a solid color, usually piece...
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