What are optimal fabrics for creating dress shirts and tailored pajamas? |
Shirtings
Shirts (dress), also pajamas (tailored) |
batiste |
chambray |
broadcloth (cotton-classic dress shirt fabric) |
pinpoint |
madras (shirting) |
chintz |
muslin |
pique (formal) |
lawn |
crepe de chine |
calico |
plissé |
oxford cloth |
damask (formal) |
cambric |
poplin |
| percale |
chambray |
pinpoint |
chintz |
pique (formal) |
crepe de chine |
plissé |
damask (formal) |
poplin |
flannel (top weight) |
satin |
gauze |
seersucker |
gingham |
shirting (“no name”) |
twill |
herringbone |
voile |
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jacquard |
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What are the best fabrics for lingerie? |
Lingerie
Slips, teddies, also nightgowns,
nightwear, peignoirs |
batiste |
China silk |
cambric |
crepe de chine |
charmeuse |
crepe marocain |
chiffon |
damask |
fuji |
georgette |
habutae |
lace (Chantilly, Val, etc.) |
lawn |
ninon |
satin |
satin/crepe |
taffeta |
tricot |
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voile (filament) |
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"?
A
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.
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