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Fibers & stitching
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Fibers & stitching
three-quarter stitch
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
The is literally a half-stitch plus a quarter stitch.
quarter stitch
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
Are just that, it is a half of a half stitch. The little stitch ends in the center of the normal full cross stitch. They can go in any diagonal direction depending on what the chart says. They are ...
over 1, 2 or 3
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
There are several expressions like this that refer to how many holes you skip after bringing the needle up through a hole until the needle and thread goes back down again.
filament
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
This is like a metallic thread that has been flattened. It comes in many colors, it glitters, and golds and silvers are popular. It is normally sewn using two or three threads of filament in a ...
raffia
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
A material which is made from a natural, weavable fiber from palms.
jacquard
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
Fabric where a pattern is directly weaved in or knitted in. Jacquard fabric often has a raised pattern effect.
denier
Textiles; Fibers & stitching
A term referring to the size of the filament or yarn used in fabric. A higher denier means a thicker fabric.
