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Technical flat

Technical flat

Technical Flat: The Blueprint for Garment Design and Production Meta Description: A technical flat is an accurate, proportioned sketch of a garment, showing its front, back, and sometimes side views. Learn how technical flats are used in fashion design and garment production. What is a Technical Flat? A technical flat is a detailed, proportioned sketch …

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Single jacquard

Single jacquard

Single Jacquard: The Art of Adding Color and Pattern to Fabric Meta Description: Single jacquard is a weaving technique that adds color and patterns using multi-color yarns on a single-sided loom. Learn how this method compares to double-sided jacquard and its effects on fabric. What is Single Jacquard? Single jacquard is a weaving technique used …

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Single jacquard

Jacquard Fabrics

Exploring More Weaving Techniques: Jacquard Fabrics and Beyond Meta Description: Explore other weaving techniques, from single jacquard to double-sided jacquard and other fabric designs, and how they shape the textile industry in fashion, upholstery, and more. Further Exploration of Jacquard Fabrics In addition to single jacquard, the jacquard weaving technique includes a variety of methods …

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Yarn skewed or torqued

Yarn skewed or torqued

Yarn Skewed or Torqued: Understanding Fabric Distortion Meta Description: Yarn skewed or torqued refers to misaligned threads in woven fabric. Learn how yarns become staggered and crossed, causing fabric distortion, and how it impacts textile quality. What is Yarn Skewed or Torqued? Yarn skewed or torqued refers to the misalignment of yarns in woven fabric, …

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Sleeve cap

Sleeve cap

Sleeve Cap: The Essential Curve in Sleeve Design Meta Description: The sleeve cap is the upper curved portion of a sleeve that sits above the biceps. Learn how it affects garment fit, movement, and sewing techniques in fashion design. What is a Sleeve Cap? The sleeve cap is the curved upper portion of a sleeve …

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Slipdress

Slipdress

Slip Dress: The Effortless Elegance of Bias-Cut Fashion Meta Description: The slip dress is a lightweight, bias-cut evening dress with thin straps and delicate details like lace and silk. Learn how this timeless style enhances elegance and versatility in fashion. What is a Slip Dress? A slip dress is a delicate, figure-skimming evening dress that …

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Slit A straight, long opening in a garment

Slit

Slit: The Functional and Stylish Opening in Garments Meta Description: A slit is a long, straight opening in a garment that allows ease of movement and enhances style. Learn about different types of slits, their uses, and how they are constructed in fashion design. What is a Slit in Fashion? A slit is a straight, …

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A garment prototype (sloper)

sloper

Sloper: The Foundation of Garment Pattern Making Meta Description: A sloper is a basic garment prototype used as the foundation for pattern development. Learn how slopers help designers create custom-fit clothing with precision. What is a Sloper? A sloper is a basic, fitted garment prototype that serves as the foundation for pattern making. Also called …

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Soutache

Soutache

Soutache: The Elegant Decorative Trim in Fashion and Embroidery Meta Description: Soutache is a narrow, soft decorative braid used in fashion, embroidery, and military insignia. Learn how soutache is applied in garment detailing and textile embellishments. What is Soutache? Soutache is a narrow, soft decorative braid commonly used in fashion, embroidery, and military uniforms. It …

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Staple fibers: A group of very short fibers twisted together, or a blend of natural and man-made fibers.

Staple fibers

Staple Fibers: The Foundation of Textile Production Meta Description: Staple fibers are short fibers that are twisted together to form yarn. Learn how natural and synthetic staple fibers impact fabric texture, durability, and performance. What are Staple Fibers? Staple fibers are short textile fibers that must be twisted together to create a continuous yarn. They …

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