Textiles

Textiles

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

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ladder stitch

Hobbies; Sewing

Used to close large openings or join two pattern pieces invisibly. Very uModa Layer cake from Little Fabric Storeseful for knitwear and rigid pieces of work.

layer cake

Hobbies; Sewing

A pack of pre-cut 10 inch squares used for patchwork, which can be cut again to create different shapes.

lengthwise grain

Hobbies; Sewing

The grain of the fabric that runs parallel to the selvages.

lining

Hobbies; Sewing

1. Lining is an inner layer of fabric, fur, or other material that provides a neat finish; conceals seam allowances, interfacing, and construction details; and allows a garment to ...

liquid ravel preventer

Hobbies; Sewing

A clear liquid adhesive applied to the cut edges of fabric or cording to prevent fraying.

lock stitch

Hobbies; Sewing

This is the most usual and common type of stitching performed by sewing machines. A lock stitch is where two threads, one from the bobbin and one from the main thread are kept on ...