layers. Lapped V-Neck: See definition for Miter. Lapped Zipper: See definition for Zipper. Laser Cutting: Fabric is placed on a vacuum table using suction and plastic over the top layer to stabilize plies before cutting with laser. See definition for Marker. A decorative hem used on knit fabrics. It is a dense overedge hem 20-30 stitches per inch that is formed by stretching fabric while it passes through a 504 or 505 overlock machine. Machine is set with differential feed to have extra ruffling than normal sewing. Various threads can be used but recommend to use textured nylon or textured poly. Layout: Lettuce Edge: Ligne: Unit of measurement to measure button size. 40 ligne is equal to a diameter of 1 inch. Smaller the number, the smaller the button, and vice versa. A fabric replica of a garment sewn inside a garment. May be partially or fully lined. Hides inner construction, adds comfort, smoothness, warmth, and retains the shape of the outer layer. Loops of two knit to shape garment parts are run onto a series of regularly spaced points, joined by chain stitching on linking machine Lining: Linking / Looping (Sweater): Link/Loop Attached Placket View of Loops Lockstitch: See definition for 301 Looping (Sweater): A method of joining two sweater panels together. Connects two courses of loops together, STITCH FOR STITCH, with a chain stitch of self yarn. Creates the effect of uninterrupted knitting. Usually found in more expensive sweaters. Loose/Relaxed Fit: Fit of clothing is loose to body and has a moderate amount of ease. M Male, Non-Gender Closure: Mannequin: Model of the human body used to check the appearance of a garment A diagram or arrangement of pattern pieces for a style(s) or size(s) to be cut at one time, placed over plies of fabric. Pattern pieces fit tightly together for best fabric utilization. Refers to the matching and balancing of plaids at joining seams or garment openings so the same stripe matches horizontally on each side of garment. If pattern is a stripe, the same stripe is engineered at the same point on the body of the garment. Marker: Match and Balance Plaids/Stripes: Merrow: Brand name of a sewing machine. Commonly used to describe overlock 503. Creating an angled seam by cutting the 2 edges in a diagonal manner and stitching them together. Miter: Mitre: See definition for Miter. Mock/Folder Version of a French seam sewn with use of a folder, raw seam Set French allowance is encased between 2 rows of 301. Commonly used Seam: on woven tops, pants and dresses. Mock Fly: Looks like a functional fly but does not open. Moderate Ease: Modulus: Fit to body with a small to medium amount of ease. See definition for Elastic Modulus Monkey Paw See definition for Frog. and Loop: Monocord Thread: Formed from continuous filaments that have been bonded together. Monofilament Formed by extruding a continuous filament through a Thread: spinneret with a specified diameter - resembles a fishing line. Multifilament Formed by twisting together continuous filaments into a cohesive bundle. Thread: N
Nap:
Nap Down:
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Natural Fibers:An array of fiber ends protruding from the surface of one or both sides of a fabric and giving a fuzzy appearance. Produced by
brushing, napping or raising the fibers. The nap may be in stripes or other patterns or may be sheared to obtain uniform length.
Directional finish of a fabric created by raised yarns or brushing the surface. Nap feels smooth when touched in one direction, rough in the other.
Nap will feel smooth when touched in this direction, color will appear dull or grayed.
Nap will feel rough when touched in this direction, color will appear richer in this direction but nap will become crushed with wear.
Fibers that are of animal, vegetable, or mineral origin. Examples are wool, linen, silk, cotton, jute, hemp, ramie, cashmere, and mohair.