Crepe Fabric the best fabric

Posted by LidsPlastic on August 19th, 2016

Satin weave Rayon Fabric- The yarns passes over several crosswise yarns to produce very lustrous, shiny fabrics. These long yarns can easily be caught by causing snags.

Charmeuse and satin are a perfect example of this fragile weave.

Dobby and Jacquard weaves - There figurative designs are woven into the fabric. Dobby designs like birdseye and pique are usually small, geometric figures.

Jacquard designs like damask, tapestry, brocade are more complicated and can be quite large.

They are both expensive to make and can be fragile if there are large areas of long float threads.

Twill weave is a diagonal parallel rib that is a formed weave. It is the most durable weave of all.

It is strong, resilient, wrinkle-resistant, and often soil-resistant due to the yarn density like denim, gabardine, silk surah, and calvary twill.

Knits are a series of interlocking loops instead of yarns that cross over each other at right angles. Knits are durable, comfortable. They give and are subject to snag at times.

There are both single knits like tricots and sweater knits and double-knits like interlocks and traditional double knits.

Here are some shopping tips for finding the best fabric:

Crepe Fabric Wool and wool blend tweeds are very fast to sew because they hide sewing mistakes. They also mold into shape easily.

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