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  2. Viyella - Wikipedia

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    Viyella is a blend of wool and cotton first woven in 1893 in England, and the "first branded fabric in the world". [ 1] It was made of 55% merino wool and 45% cotton in a twill weave, developed by James and Robert Sissons of William Hollins & Co, spinners and hosiers. The brand name, first registered as a trademark in 1894, [ 2] and registered ...

  3. Charmeuse - Wikipedia

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    Charmeuse ( / ʃɑːrˈmuːz, - ˈmuːs /; French: [ʃaʁmøz]; French for 'female charmer') is a lightweight fabric woven with a satin weave. These float threads give the front of the fabric a smooth, shiny finish, whereas the back has a dull finish. Charmeuse differs from plain satin in that charmeuse has a different ratio of float (face ...

  4. Devoré - Wikipedia

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    Devoré (also called burnout) is a fabric technique particularly used on velvets, where a mixed-fibre material undergoes a chemical process to dissolve the cellulose fibres to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric. The same technique can also be applied to textiles other than velvet, such as lace or the fabrics in ...

  5. Textile - Wikipedia

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    A baby wearing many items of soft winter clothing: headband, cap, fur-lined coat, scarf and sweater. Textiles are various materials made from fibers and yarns. The term "textile" was originally only used to refer to woven fabrics, but today it covers a broad range of subjects. [ 1]

  6. Lining (sewing) - Wikipedia

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    In sewing and tailoring, a lining is an inner layer of fabric, fur, or other material inserted into clothing, hats, luggage, curtains, handbags and similar items. Linings provide a neat inside finish and conceal interfacing, padding, the raw edges of seams, and other construction details. A lining reduces the wearing strain on clothing ...

  7. Weaving - Wikipedia

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    A satin weave, common for silk, in which each warp thread floats over 16 weft threads. A 3/1 twill, as used in denim. Weaving is a method of textile production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric or cloth. Other methods are knitting, crocheting, felting, and braiding or plaiting.

  8. History of sewing patterns - Wikipedia

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    History of sewing patterns. 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. Cord (sewing) - Wikipedia

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    Cord (sewing) In sewing, cord is a trimming made by twisting or plying two or more strands of yarn together. [1] Cord is used in a number of textile arts including dressmaking, upholstery, macramé, and couching. Soft cotton cord forms the filling for piping.

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