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  2. Perm (hairstyle) - Wikipedia

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    Afro permanent on a male resident of Miami Beach in 1972. A permanent wave, commonly called a perm or permanent (sometimes called a "curly perm" to distinguish it from a "straight perm"), [1] is a hairstyle consisting of waves or curls set into the hair. The curls may last a number of months, hence the name.

  3. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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    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 A stay stitch is a stitch that is used inside the seam allowance to stop the fabric from stretching ...

  4. Stitch (textile arts) - Wikipedia

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    Hand-stitches. In the textile arts, a stitch is a single turn or loop of thread, or yarn. Stitches are the fundamental elements of sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet, and needle lace-making, whether by hand or machine. [1] A variety of stitches, each with one or more names, are used for specific purposes.

  5. List of sewing stitches - Wikipedia

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    Embroidery stitch – one or more stitches forming a figure of recognizable appearance; Hemstitch (Hemming stitch) – decorative technique for embellishing the hem of clothing or household linens; Ladder stitch or mattress stitch – for invisibly closing seams from the outside, i.e. to close a pillow after being stuffed

  6. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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    A wire loom in a much wider version (up to 5 meters of width) and in heavier construction is used for the manufacturing of carpets is called a "WILTON" loom, and the carpets made on such a loom are known as "Wilton Carpets". woof Another term for weft. wool Wool is the fiber derived from the hair of domesticated animals, usually sheep. woolen

  7. Knitting - Wikipedia

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    Individual stitches, or rows of stitches, may be made taller by drawing more yarn into the new loop (an elongated stitch), which is the basis for uneven knitting: a row of tall stitches may alternate with one or more rows of short stitches for an interesting visual effect. Short and tall stitches may also alternate within a row, forming a fish ...

  8. Is 'the husband stitch' a medical myth? Women speak out ... - AOL

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    The husband stitch is never supposed to happen — but, according to labor and delivery nurse Liesel Teen, founder of Mommy Labor Nurse, there are ways to protect oneself during labor from ...

  9. Wig - Wikipedia

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    A small hook called a "ventilating needle" or "knotting needle", similar to the tambour hooks used for decorating fabric with chain-stitch embroidery at that period, is used to knot a few strands of hair at a time directly to a suitable foundation material. This newer method produces a lighter and more natural looking wig.