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  2. Acrylic fiber - Wikipedia

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    Acrylic takes color well, is washable, and is generally hypoallergenic. End-uses include socks, hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, home furnishing fabrics, and awnings. Acrylic can also be used to make fake fur and to make many different knitted clothes. As acrylic is a synthetic fiber, the larvae of clothes moths are unable to digest it. However ...

  3. Wrinkle-resistant fabric - Wikipedia

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    These treatments have a lasting effect on the fabric. [2] Synthetics like polyester, nylon, acrylic, and olefin have a natural resistance to wrinkles [3] and a greater stability since they do not absorb water as efficiently. These fabrics are textiles that have been treated to resist external stress and hold their shape.

  4. Canvas - Wikipedia

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    Canvas is an extremely durable plain-woven fabric used for making sails, tents, marquees, backpacks, shelters, as a support for oil painting and for other items for which sturdiness is required, as well as in such fashion objects as handbags, electronic device cases, and shoes. It is popularly used by artists as a painting surface, typically ...

  5. Primer (paint) - Wikipedia

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    A water-based primer, used primarily on wood. A primer (/ ˈ p r aɪ m ər /) or undercoat is a preparatory coating put on materials before painting.Priming ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint durability, and provides additional protection for the material being painted.

  6. Stitch (textile arts) - Wikipedia

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    Examples include: Backstitch; Overcast stitch; Cross stitch; Buttonhole or blanket stitch; Chain stitch; Knot stitch; These stitches and their variations are named according to the position of the needle and direction of sewing (running stitch, backstitch), the form or shape of the stitch (chain stitch, feather stitch) or the purpose of the stitch (tailor's tack, hem stitch).

  7. Young Mother Sewing (Mary Cassatt) - Wikipedia

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    Mary Cassatt created the oil painting in 1900. It was purchased in Paris from Durand-Ruel by Louisine Havemeyer in 1901. [2] Havemeyer became a widow in 1907 and she devoted her time to the suffrage movement. In 1912 she lent her artistic collection including this painting to Knoedler's Gallery in New York to raise money for the cause. [3]

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    baa; baaing; baal; babas; babble; babbled; babbler; babblers; babbles; babbling; babe; babel; babes; babies; baboon; baboons; baby; baby-sitter; babyface; babyhood ...

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