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Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Textile Terms: Pattern Definitions and Container Explanation

Pattern Definitions

1. Nap: the raised hairs or threads on the surface of fabric or suede leather.

2. Contrast:  differences in color, tone, or shape that contribute to the visual effect of a design or image.

3. Knit: make a stitch or row of stitches by interlocking loops of wool or other yarn.

4. Notions: Cloth, Pins, Thread, etc. Used for sewing.

5. Woven: interlace threads so as to form a fabric.
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Bodice

6. Bias: A direction diagonal to the weave of a fabric.

7. Plaid: chequered or tartan twilled cloth, typically made of wool.

8. Petite: A clothing size for small women.

9. Grain: A rough surface or texture.

10. Bodice: the close-fitting upper part of a dress, covering the chest and back above the waist.

12. Fusible: Fusible is a type of fiber that will melt when heated. When placed between two pieces of fabric.

13. Interfacing: an extra layer of material or an adhesive stiffener that is applied to the facing of a garment to add support.

14. Lining: layer of different material covering the inside surface of something. 

15. Yard: A term used to describe any cut length of fabric.

My Container

                                                       



  I decided to design a 
more simple container. Everything is hand-stitched and cut-out, from the patterns to the planning. This was inspired by the ideas I took from the internet.






















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