Cotton and Linen or blend of rayon staple and cotton, usually in a dobby weave with a smooth, clear finish and small diamond-shaped figures with a dot in the center of each. The pattern suggests the...
This stitch is formed by three or four consecutive stitches of at least a 10 point movement. It should be used at the end of all columns, fills and any element where a trim will follow, such as color...
Relaxation shrinkage is a phenomenon that occurs in textile fabrics after they have been subjected to various mechanical and chemical processes during manufacturing. It refers to the dimensional...
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...
A finishing process in which the fabric is wound tightly onto a perforated roller and either immersed in hot water, which is also circulated through the fabric (wet decatising) or has steam blown...