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Twill Weave Derivatives

Fabric Weaving Textile School / November 13, 2011 / Leave a Comment

Certain weaves, based on their construction or use our group into categories, For instance, the plain weave may be considered as a standard construction.One of the largest of these classes is that of twill weaves, which are so called because of the peculiar effect they form on the surface of the fabric. Many of the simpler twills have, like the plain weave, acquired distinctive names by which they are readily recognized by experienced designers.

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Sampler of hand embroidery stitches on felt: chain, blanket, feather, cross and herringbone stitches with satin-stitch leaves

Production

Types of Stitches: Hand Sewing Stitches and Machine Stitch Classes

Apparel Production Textile School / November 4, 2011 / 1 Comment

The 12 core hand stitches, from running stitch and backstitch to blind hem and buttonhole stitch, with steps, uses and faults, plus the six machine stitch classes.

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Quality and Uses of Stitch Types

Apparel Production Textile School / November 3, 2011 / Leave a Comment

Measurement of stitching quality The operation of sewing product must meet certain degrees in terms of quality, for each of these three areas: – Styles, dimensions for emotional appeal. Utility, dimensions for function. Durability,dimensions for the life & utility aspects. Stitching Quality is measured with Stitch size Stitch length- Distance from one stitch juncture to […]

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Significance and use of seam on Garments

Apparel Production Textile School / October 22, 2011 / Leave a Comment

Seam types are the place where two pieces of fabric are joined by application of a series of stitches or stitch types with a defined geometry. Over the years there are a number of different types of seams that have been developed to do different jobs. Many have largely been superseded by the development of machine stitches that finish as you sew them, and by the development of the overlock (or serger in some parts of the world), it is useful to know some of the basic seams types and finishes.

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Weaving

Characteristics of Twill Weave: Structure, Properties, and Applications

Fabric Weaving Textile School / October 21, 2011 / 1 Comment

Twill weave is a fundamental textile weave characterized by its distinctive diagonal pattern, offering a unique combination of durability, flexibility, and aesthetic appeal. This article explores the structural properties, visual and tactile characteristics, and practical applications of twill weave, highlighting its significance in apparel, home textiles, and technical fabrics. By examining its construction, advantages, and variations, the article provides a comprehensive resource for textile professionals and enthusiasts seeking to understand and utilize twill weave effectively.

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Weaving

Weaving Loom Types

Fabric Weaving Textile School / October 18, 2011 / 2 Comments

The earliest art of hand weaving along with hand spinning remains a popular craft. There are different types of weaving looms and these include handloom, frame loom, and backstrap loom. A loom is a mechanism or tool used for weaving yarn and thread into textiles. Looms vary in a wide assortment of sizes. They come in huge freestanding handlooms, tiny hand-held frames, with vast automatic mechanical tools. A loom can as well pertain to an electric line construction like that of a wiring loom.

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Production

Fashion Dynamics and Principles

Apparel Production Textile School / October 14, 2011 / 1 Comment

Fashion Dynamics and principles describe the basic characteristics of fashion such as fashion always changes, its cyclical and that its acceptance varies and also it describes the principles like uniformity, balance, proportion, rhythm, unity.

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Merchandizing

Standard Apparel Construction Guidelines

Apparel Merchandizing Textile School / September 17, 2011 / 1 Comment

Description-The standards specified are minimum standards, and provide guidelines for apparel construction and performance to achieve consumer satisfaction.This knowledge will be helpful for buyers, suppliers, and Agents.The standard’s objective is to deliver quality merchandise to the customer. It applies to all categories of apparel and textiles.

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Merchandizing

Standard Body Dimensions

Apparel Merchandizing Textile School / September 15, 2011 / Leave a Comment

People come in all different sizes and can be measured in lots of different ways.When measuring the body for apparel design and production, it is necessary to have a few key landmarks of which to measure to and from. There are two types of body landmarks, those that are actual points on the body and those that are horizontal circumferences around the body.The Standard Body Measurements are based on the industry’s top fit model’s measurements.

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Assorted

Costing for setting up a spinning plant/factory

Assorted Resources & General Yarn Textile School / September 9, 2011 / Leave a Comment

A series of factors pertaining to setting up a spinning plant is explained.

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Twill Weave Derivatives

Types of Stitches: Hand Sewing Stitches and Machine Stitch Classes

Quality and Uses of Stitch Types

Significance and use of seam on Garments

Characteristics of Twill Weave: Structure, Properties, and Applications

Weaving Loom Types

Fashion Dynamics and Principles

Standard Apparel Construction Guidelines

Standard Body Dimensions

Costing for setting up a spinning plant/factory

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