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Pongee
Description : A soft, thin, plain-weave fabric of light to medium weight with both crossribbing and small slubs, generally made from silk, rayon or polyester. Fabrication : Subtypes : Dyes, color treatment and washing characteristics
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May 8 2010, 10:25 AM EDT by
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Ratiné
Description : A loosely woven plain-weave woolen fabric made using ratiné yarns. These are yarns that are variably thick and thin - the result is a rough, bulky fabric with a fuzzy surface. Also called "éponge", "frisé" or, sometimes, "sponge clo
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May 8 2010, 12:07 AM EDT by
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Toile de Jouy
Description : Fabric of historical importance that may be used in vintage items and historic costumes. A cotton fabric printed with engraved vignettes of historical figures or landscapes, usually in red or green ink on white cotton. Fabricatio
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May 7 2010, 6:06 PM EDT by
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Tattersall
Description : A plain-weave woven fabric with a two-color check pattern. Fabrication : Subtypes : Dyes, color treatment and washing characteristics : Draping properties : Cutting properties : Sewing challenges : Exampl
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May 7 2010, 6:20 PM EDT by
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Thai Silk
Description : A heavyweight, textured silk fabric made in Thailand. Fabrication : Subtypes : Dyes, color treatment and washing characteristics : Draping properties : Cutting properties : Sewing challenges : Example cre
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May 7 2010, 9:43 AM EDT by
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Voile
Description : A sheer, somewhat crisp, plain-weave fabric, usually made from cotton or a cotton blend. Fabrication : Subtypes : Dyes, color treatment and washing characteristics : Draping properties : Cutting properties :
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Apr 28 2010, 1:35 PM EDT by
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Jaconet
Description : A fine quality, plain-weave cotton. Fabrication : Subtypes : Dyes, color treatment and washing characteristics : Draping properties : Cutting properties : Sewing challenges : Example creations : Uses
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Apr 25 2010, 6:58 PM EDT by
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Houndstooth
Description : Woolen fabric woven with a broken checked pattern. Fabrication : Subtypes : Dyes, color treatment and washing characteristics : Draping properties : Cutting properties : Sewing challenges : Example creati
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Apr 25 2010, 5:45 PM EDT by
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Homespun coating
Description : Rough, plain-weave, undyed cloth generally made from cotton. Often used in coatings. Fabrication : Subtypes : Dyes, color treatment and washing characteristics : Draping properties : Cutting properties : Sewi
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Apr 25 2010, 5:23 PM EDT by
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Challis
Description : Soft, firm, plain-weave fabric usually made from wool, but may also use cotton, rayon or a blend of fibres. Fabrication : Subtypes : Dyes, color treatment and washing characteristics : Draping properties : Lightwei
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Apr 20 2010, 11:29 PM EDT by
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