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2. Pattern grading - Wikipedia

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   Pattern shifting: Pattern shifting involves increasing the overall dimensions of a pattern by moving it around at a constant distance. After the pattern is moved, the outline is redrawn in order to produce the same results as cut-and-spread. Computer grading: Computer grading is the most recent development in grading technology.

3. Staple (textiles) - Wikipedia

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   In wool, fineness is the major criterion. [17] Wool classification and grading are focused on measuring the wool's diameter in microns; Merino wool is typically 90–115 mm (3.5–4.5 in) in length and is very fine (between 12 and 24 microns). [18]

4. Bradford system - Wikipedia

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   The Bradford system (also known as the English Worsted Yarn Count System or spinning count or Bradford count) is a way to assess the fineness of wool.. To measure the fineness of sheep wool fibre before microscopes and lasers were used, English wool handlers in the city of Bradford described wool by estimating (with experienced eyes) how many 560-yard (512 m) hanks of single-strand yarn could ...

5. Pattern (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   Three patterns for pants (2022) Pattern making is taught on a scale of 1:4, to conserve paper. Storage of patterns Fitting a nettle/canvas-fabric on a dress form. In sewing and fashion design, a pattern is the template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto woven or knitted fabrics before being cut out and assembled.

6. S number (wool) - Wikipedia

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   The S numbers originated in England, [4] where the worsted spinning process was invented and arose from the worsted yarn count system for stating the fineness of yarn. The worsted count (also known as the Bradford count) was the number of 560-yard (510 m) lengths (hanks) of worsted yarn that 1 pound (0.45 kg) of wool yields. [5]

7. Needlepoint - Wikipedia

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   The thread used for stitching may be wool, silk, cotton or combinations, such as wool-silk blend. Variety fibers may also be used, such as metallic cord, metallic braid, ribbon , or raffia . Stitches may be plain, covering just one thread intersection with a single orientation, or fancy, such as in bargello or other counted-thread stitches.

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9. Crewel embroidery - Wikipedia

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   Early fabrics made in the Colonies tended to be plain in both weave and in color. Fabric was made from white and black wool, and indigo dye was used. With the use of these materials, the fabric was gray, brown, or blue. Needlework was a way to enliven this fabric. and the earliest forms of needlework used were turkeywork and crewel embroidery.