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  2. Wrights (textile manufacturers) - Wikipedia

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    Wrights was founded in Massachusetts in 1897 as William E. Wright & Sons. [1] Wright & Sons remained independent until 1985, when a group of shareholders—including a grandson of the founder—enabled the Newell Company to acquire a minority share in the company; by the end of the year Newell had achieved majority control and, by 1987, total ...

  3. Gather (sewing) - Wikipedia

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    Pleating or plaiting is a type of gathering in which the folds are usually larger, made by hand and pinned in place, rather than drawn up on threads; however, very small pleats are often identical to evenly spaced gathers.

  4. List of sewing stitches - Wikipedia

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    types of hand sewing stitches. This is a list of stitches used in hand and machine sewing.The most common standard for stitches in the apparel industry is ASTM International ASTM D6193-16(2020) [1] The standard also covers various types of seams.

  5. Here's a Handy Guide for Wrapping Every Type of Hard-to ... - AOL

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    Tape. Instructions: Start with a piece of ribbon about 12 inches long (you can go longer or shorter, depending on what size you want your bow to be). Fold the strip of wrapping paper in half.

  6. Pleat - Wikipedia

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    Catholic clergymen wearing pleated rochets. A pleat (plait in older English) is a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place. It is commonly used in clothing and upholstery to gather a wide piece of fabric to a narrower circumference.

  7. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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    The tape's width varies from about 1/2" to about 3" (10mm to 75mm) depending on applications. Bias tape is used in making piping , binding seams, finishing raw edges, etc. It is often used on the edges of quilts , placemats, and bibs, around armhole and neckline edges instead of a facing, and as a simple strap or tie for casual bags or clothing.

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    The FDIC is an independent government agency charged with maintaining stability and public confidence in the U.S. financial system and providing insurance on consumer deposit accounts.

  9. Investigators found 11 children working 'dangerous' overnight ...

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    A cleaning company has been fined $171,000 after federal investigators found 11 children working a "dangerous" overnight shift at a meat processing plant in Iowa. The U.S. Labor Department sa id ...