zipper
May 8, 2010 in Glossary
Fastener consisting of two rows of metal, plastic, or nylon teeth on strips of twill tao and a slide that draws the teeth together to close an opening.
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by Kendra
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inverted pleat
April 10, 2010 in Glossary
Pair of mirror-image knife pleats folded toward each other. An inverted pleat folded into an opening at the lower end of the center back seam of a straight skirt is also known as a kick pleat.
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Novelty Print
February 6, 2010 in General
A novelty print, or conversation print, are fabrics printed with a theme motif that could represent the holidays, sports, hobbies, nursery rhymes, etc.
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Fussy-Cutting
February 5, 2010 in General
Fabric with a pattern can be perfect for showcasing a particular print. To make it stand-out you could “fussy-cut” certain pieces of the fabric. When doing this, you are isolating and cutting out a specific motif or print. For example, you may want a specific flower in a floral print to be the center of a canvas bag.
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Fat Eighth
February 4, 2010 in General
An 1/8 yard piece of 44/45″ fabric cut in a non-traditional configuration. Traditionally an 1/8 yard would measure 4-1/2″ x 44″. However, a “fat” eighth measures 9″ x 22″.
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Fat Quarter
February 3, 2010 in General
A 1/4 yard piece of 44/45″-wide fabric that is cut in a non-traditional configuration. A traditional 1/4 yard cut would measure 9″ x 44″. However, a “fat” quarter typically measures 18″ x 22″.
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