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Some
images on this page and throughout this website are from my favorite
archival and historical sewing books, and they are also in the public
domain for viewing anytime and looking into the past via a needle
and thread. They also show that the basics still apply in modern
sewing.
- Embroidery
and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie, 1912.
- Handbook
of Embroidery by L. Higgin, 1880.
- Jacobean
Embroidery by Ada Wentworth Fitzwilliam and A. F. Morris Hands,
1912.
- The
Ladies' Work-Table Book by Anonymous, 1844.
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Textiles
and Fabrics
By
Renee Shelton
© 2010
When
you choose a fabric for a pattern, whether it's for a jacket, dress
or bedskirt, the key is to choose one that is appropriate for the project.
Not only will knowing what a fabric is made of help you in choosing
the correct one, it will give you clues on the care and construction
of the piece. If a 'cotton' fabric is needed, there is a big difference
in textures found. Wovens and interlock types are available and if you're
wanting to construct something with your own pattern or if you are constructing using draping, learning the differences
in textiles and fabrics will save you time and money.
Here
are my favorite links on textiles, sewing with them, and the care and
restoration to keep them looking their best.
Textile
and Fabric Info and Sewing...
Cotton
Cotton Fibers
Knits
The
Types of Knits and Sewing with them
Sewing
on Stretch Knit Fabrics
Tips
for Sewing with Knit Fabrics
Micro-Fibers
Micro-Fiber
Information
Sewing
Micro-fibers
Man-Made
and Manufactured Fibers
Man-made
Fibers
Manufactured
Fibers
Wool/Woolens
Woolens
Silks
Silk Worm
Silks
Sewing
with Silks
Denim
Sewing
with Denim
Denim
Fabrics and Textiles
How
Jeans are Made
Linen
Linens
Linen
History & Definition
Irish
Linen: From Flax to Linen, history and info
Velvets
Crushed
Velvet
Velvet
Sewing Tips
Laces
Point
de Lille and Black Lace
Lace
Classification System (a pdf file, great info)
Antique
Bobbin Lace
Princess
Lace
Caring
for Your Lace (a pdf file)
Heirloom
Textiles
Care
and Conservation
Storing
Historic Textiles
Elastics
Attaching
Elastics
Elastic
Seams with a Serger
Elastic
Notions (a pdf file)
Fabric
Education, Tests and Care...
Fabric
Care
Basic
Definitions of Fabric Care
Comprehensive
Stain Removal Guide
Care
of Quilts
Pressing
and Ironing Basics
Tests
and Education of Fabrics
The
Burn Test for Fabric Identification
Great
Index on Learning about the Different characteristics
of Fibers
How
to Read a Fabric Label
Fabric
Care Label Symbols
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