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  1. Knits and Wovens: What's the Difference? - Threads

    Dec 19, 2017 · There are two basic categories that fabrics fall into: knits and wovens. Learn how to better understand and identify these categories.

  2. Fabric Lab: Woven Piqué - Threads

    Sep 28, 2021 · Woven piqué is traditionally made from cotton yarns, and its surface may appear padded, quilted, or embossed. Early history Developed in England during the 18th century, piqué …

  3. Learn about Different Types of Garment Fabrics from Threads Magazine

    Sep 19, 2007 · Discover the different types of garment fabrics on the market, including batiste, broadcloth, brocade, calico, canvas, challis, charmeuse, chenille, chiffon, and more!

  4. A Handy Chart of Fusible and Sew-in Interfacing - Threads

    Before you cut and apply a fusible or sew-in interfacing, you must choose the right one. Here's a list of interfacings type and thickness.

  5. How to Sew Finely Woven Batiste, Lawn, and Voile - Threads

    Jan 18, 2023 · Batiste, voile, and lawn are delicate woven cottons or cotton blends. They’re known for their comfort and breathability.

  6. Know Your Knit Fabrics - Threads

    Nov 12, 2021 · Unlike a woven fabric, which is composed of a series of warp (lengthwise) yarns interlaced with a series of weft (crosswise) yarns, a knit fabric is made up of one or more yarns …

  7. Q&A: Napped Fabrics vs. Pile Fabrics - Threads

    Apr 22, 2020 · Faux fur fabrics, with short or long pile, may be woven, knitted, tufted (pile yarns are inserted into a backing fabric with needles), or stitch-bonded (pile fibers are sewn to a backing with a …

  8. Piña Cloth, Made from Pineapple Leaves - Threads

    Apr 4, 2025 · Called piña cloth, it is a lightweight woven textile made by hand from the fibers of pineapple leaves. This cellulosic fiber has unique properties that made it highly prized first in the …

  9. 4 Essential Stay Tapes for Knits - Threads

    Learn to use stay tapes for knits for topnotch results. These methods are straightforward and fast, but are rarely included in patterns.

  10. converting knit patterns to wovens - Threads

    Sep 18, 2008 · Hi, I have several knit patterns and not enough knits to be found how can I convert these fabulous pieces to a woven fabric that has less give. Thanks