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2. Tack (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   A special loose loop stitch used for this purpose is called a 'tack' or 'tailor's tack'. This is often done through two opposing layers of the same fabric so that when the threads are snipped between the layers the stitches will be in exactly the same places for both layers thus saving time having to chalk and tack the other layer.

3. Sewing - Wikipedia

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   Special washable markers or chalk are used to mark the fabric as a guide to construction. [32] Pressing and ironing are an essential part of any sewing project, and require additional tools. A steam iron is used to press seams and garments, and a variety of pressing aids such as a seam roll or tailor's ham are used to aid in shaping a garment.

4. Notions (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   Some sewing notions: a pin cushion, pins, buttons, hooks and eyes, seam ripper, and sewing chalk In sewing and haberdashery, notions are small objects or accessories, including items that are sewn or otherwise attached to a finished article, such as buttons, snaps, and collar stays.

5. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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   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. This pattern is used in turn to create other more stylized patterns. [28] staystitching

6. Chalk - Wikipedia

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   Polishing chalk is chalk prepared with a carefully controlled grain size, for very fine polishing of metals. [28] French chalk (also known as tailor's chalk) is traditionally a hard chalk used to make temporary markings on cloth, mainly by tailors. It is now usually made of talc (magnesium silicate). [29]

7. Quilting - Wikipedia

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   The American quilt: A history of cloth and comfort, 1750-1950 (1993). LaPinta, Linda Elisabeth. Kentucky Quilts and Quiltmakers: Three Centuries of Creativity, Community, and Commerce (University Press of Kentucky, 2023) online review of this book. Torsney, Cheryl B., and Judy Elsley, eds. Quilt Culture: Tracing the Pattern. (U of Missouri ...

8. Tailor - Wikipedia

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   In addition to patterns and templates, some master tailors and cutters use the rock of eye method of cutting: which is a freehand way of drafting a pattern by trusting your eye and experience rather than focusing on numbers. Instead of using pencil to draft the pattern, the rock of eye typically involves chalk to mark. [12] [10]: 7 [13]

9. Talk:Chalk - Wikipedia

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   is chalk a salt? because i read a book saying it is so but my teacher disagree\-from aldeen of sci-tech-- 06:33, 31 July 2006 58.69.61.146 Yes in fact. Chalk is a salt. Blackboard chalk is Calcium carbonate whereas gym chalk is Magnesium Carbonate. A salt is any compound that results from a neutralization reaction (acid-base reaction).