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Serging is the binding-off of an edge of cloth. sewing. Sewing is an ancient craft involving the stitching of cloth, leather, animal skins, furs, or other materials, using needle and thread. Its use is nearly universal among human populations and dates back to Paleolithic times (30,000 BC).
Grosgrain is a plain weave corded [a] fabric, with heavier cords than poplin but lighter than faille, [2] [3] and is known for being a firm, close-woven, fine-corded fabric. [4] Grosgrain has a dull appearance, with little luster in comparison to many fabric weaves, such as satin, often used for ribbons; however, it is comparatively very strong ...
Piqué (weaving) 1830s white cotton marcella skirt. Piqué, or marcella, refers to a weaving style, normally used with cotton yarn, which is characterized by raised parallel cords or geometric designs in the fabric. [ 1] Piqué fabrics vary from semi-sheer dimity to heavy weight waffle cloth. [ 1] Twilled cotton and corded cotton are close ...
Batik is an Indonesian traditional word and refers to a generic wax-resist dyeing technique used on fabric. Bedford cord Bedford cord is a combination of two kinds of weave, namely plain and drill. It is a durable fabric that is often used in upholstery or outerwear. bias
String (structure) String is a long flexible structure made from fibers twisted together into a single strand, or from multiple such strands which are in turn twisted together. String is used to tie, bind, or hang other objects. It is also used as a material to make things, such as textiles, and in arts and crafts.
A bolo tie by Tommy Singer. In the United Kingdom, bolo ties are known as bootlace ties. They were popular with 1950s Teddy Boys, who wore them with drape suits. [ 4][ 5] Bolo ties became fashionable in the 1980s with rockabilly revivalists and new wavers. [ 6] The bolo tie returned as a popular fashion accessory in the fall of 1988 when male ...
Cravat (early) Cravat as worn in the 19th century. The cravat ( / krəˈvæt /) is a neckband, the forerunner of the modern tailored necktie and bow tie, originating from a style worn by members of the 17th century military unit known as the Cravats. [ 1] The modern British "cravat" is called an "ascot" in American English .
Aso oke fabric, (Yoruba: aṣọ òkè, pronounced ah-SHAW-okay) is a hand-woven cloth that came from the ijebu people of Western Nigeria. Usually woven by men and women, the fabric is used to make men's gowns, called agbada and hats, called fila , as well as Yoruba women's wrappers called Iro and a Yoruba women's blouse called Buba and a gown ...