Fabric Weight Range and Typical Uses? |
Weight Range (not standard
divisions) |
Trade Terms; Typical Uses |
Sheer: 0-50 g/m2 (0-1/2; oz./sq. yd.) |
Lingerie, bridal, evening, millinery,
women’s hosiery, sheer curtains |
Light: 50-150 g/m2
(11/2 - 4 1/2; OZ./Sq. |
“Top Weight”; shirts, blouses,
dresses, linings |
Medium: 150-300 g/m2
(4 1/2 - 9 oz./sq. yd.) |
“Bottom Weight”; slacks, skirts, ‘
most suits, sports denim, drapes,
slipcovers, bed and table “linens,”
some terry towels; bantam, super
bantam, featherweight see Harris
under Tweed. |
Medium-Heavy: 300-600 Q/m2
(9-18 oz./sq. yd.) |
“Bull denim,” workwear, best terry
towels, some suits, many over-
coats, many drapes, slipcovers,
bedspreads, mattress covers |
Heavy: 600 g/m2 (18 oz./sq. yd.) |
Winter coats, upholstery, mats,
rugs, carpets |
Q
What is "Casement Fabric"?
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A Casement Fabric is a Sheer, Lightweight, Open Weave Fabrics Used For Curtains And Backing For Heavy Drapery.
What are the best fabrics to use for casements? |
Casements
Sheer, semi-sheer casements, glass cins, "sheers"
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batiste |
eyelet |
cambric |
“fishnet” tricot |
casement cloth |
gauze |
curtain grenadine |
georgette |
dimity |
gingham |
dotted Swiss |
lace |
lawn |
leno |
ninon |
nonwoven |
organdy |
organza |
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point d’esprit |
raschel |
stitchbonded |
tricot |
tulle |
voile |
Madras gauze |
Malimo |
marquisette |
net |
Want to know the perfect fabric for making Table “Linens”? |
Table “Linens”
Tablecloths, Napkins |
crash |
gingham |
lace |
linen |
damask |
linen-like |
homespun |
oilcloth & other coated, glazed |
Want to know the best fabric for creating beautiful towels? |
Towels |
crash |
waffle cloth |
terry cloth |
linen |
damask |
linen-like |
terry |
huckaback |
velour |
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Want to know the perfect fabric for creating exquisite bed spreads? |
Bed “Linens”
Sheets, pillow cases
For lighter bedspreads, covers
for comforters and duvets,
flounces |
damask |
ottoman |
sateen |
peached (as peach skin) |
dobby |
percale |
sheeting (muslin & percale) |
cotton flannel |
jacquard |
flannelette |
waffle |
muslin |
jersey |
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Q
Why is the thread bunching-up and creating a matted mess of thread under my fabric?
A
The term for this is called “birdnesting,” and this often occurs when there is not enough or no tension on the needle thread pulling the bobbin thread. This can easily be corrected by simply rethreading the sewing machine, paying careful attention to the threading path and ensuring the thread in completely engaged in the tension mechanism.
Q
What is the reason my machine is creating uneven stitches?
A
The most common reason for uneven stitches is old or inferior thread. Another cause for uneven stitches is the fabric is being pulled while sewing. When sewing it is important to remember to never pull the fabric - allow the fabric to be taken up by the sewing machine. It is also crucial to check that the bobbin is correctly threaded in the bobbin case, to prevent uneven stitches.
Q
What is the solution for a machine that is skipping stitches?
A
One of the most common causes of a machine skipping stitches is using an improper needle size for the type of fabric being worked on. To fix this problem insert a new needle of the correct size into the machine (with the flat end facing the back).
| DIFFERENT NEEDLE TYPES |
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| Universal |
This type of needle is used for a variety of fabrics including woven fabrics.
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Ball Point
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Ball Point needles are specially designed to be used with knit fabrics, the tips of this needle is rounded, allowing the needle to pass between the fabric threads and separate them.
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| Denim or Jeans |
A large needle, sturdy enough to sew materials such as denim, jeans, and canvas.
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| Twin Needle |
This needle creates two closely spaced parallel rows, for a decorative effect.
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| Hemstitch or Wing-Needle |
For fabrics such as linen or cotton, this needle creates small sized holes in the fabric and is the perfect needle for heirloom sewing projects.
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| Leather |
Leather Needles are wedge-pointed needles designed specifically for heavier materials such as vinyl or leather.
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