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  2. Floating canvas - Wikipedia

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    In tailoring, a floating canvas is a fabric panel sewn inside the front of a suit jacket or coat. The floating canvas adds structure to the front panel of a jacket, and ensures that the jacket drapes properly and maintains its shape over time. [1] It is traditionally made from horsehair, woven together with wool, cotton, linen, or synthetic fibers.

  3. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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    A sewing circle is a group of people, usually women, who meet and work on sewing projects together. sloper A sloper is a base pattern used to develop other patterns. Often called a Block or Master Pattern. This pattern is highly developed and very accurate pattern that is designed to fit a specific set of measurements.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Bespoke tailoring - Wikipedia

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    Fitting of a bespoke jacket. Bespoke tailoring (/ b i ˈ s p oʊ k / ⓘ) or custom tailoring is clothing made to an individual buyer's specifications by a tailor.Bespoke garments are completely unique and created without the use of a pre-existing pattern, while made to measure uses a standard-sized pattern altered to fit the customer.

  7. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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    Taffeta is a type of fabric, often used for fancy dresses. tapestry Tapestry is a form of textile art. It is woven by hand on a weaving-loom. The chain thread is the carrier in which the coloured striking thread is woven. In this way, a colourful pattern or image is created. Most weavers use a naturally based chain thread made out of linen or wool.

  8. History of sewing patterns - Wikipedia

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    A sewing pattern is the template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto woven or knitted fabrics before being cut out and assembled. Patterns are usually made of paper , and are sometimes made of sturdier materials like paperboard or cardboard if they need to be more robust to withstand repeated use.

  9. Neapolitan tailoring - Wikipedia

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    Neapolitan tailoring was born as an attempt to loosen up the stiffness of English tailoring, which did not suit the Neapolitan lifestyle or climate. [ 1 ] Vincenzo Attolini, the master tailor at London House in Napoli , created the Neapolitan look featuring slim lines, high armholes, and soft-shouldered jackets. [ 2 ]