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Textiles

Any cloth, woven or knitted fabric; especially the raw materials that are used to make clothing.

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crosswise grain

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The welt, or grain of the fabric going across the width of the fabric from selvage to selvage.

cut length

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The measurement of a piece of fabric that includes allowances for hem, header, any gathers or pleats, and fabric repeat; the length to which you need to cut fabric before you ...

cut width

Hobbies; Sewing

The measurement of a piece of fabric that includes allowances for hems, gathers, or pleats; the width to which you need to cut the fabric before you begin sewing.

cutting mat

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Used in conjunction with a rotary cutter this self healing board is used for cutting fabic on, because it can self heal it is not left damaged or marked by the rotary cutter. ...

darn

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Usually refers to the repair of a small hole, often in knitwear. The warp and weft of the fabric are recreated by making large horizontal stitches across the back of the hole, ...

darning

Hobbies; Sewing

1. Darning is a technique for repairing holes or worn areas in fabric or knitting using needle and thread. It is often done by hand, but it is also possible to darn with a sewing ...

darning mushroom

Hobbies; Sewing

A darning mushroom is a tool used for darning clothes, particularly socks. The sock can be stretched over the"cap" mushroom, and gathered tightly around the stalk to provide taut ...