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Samplings of Weft Knit and Warp Knit Fabrics
comments (1) November 19th, 2008 in sewing, fabric, fundamentals
Threads Magazine, editor
27 users recommend
Weft knit fabric sampling: interlock
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Raschel
Description: Raschel-knitting machine produces wide variety of fabrics and can incorporate conventional or novelty yarns, thereby creating interesting textures and surface designs. Knits can be fine and lacey, highly patterned, and even piled.
Properties: Runs gamut from dense and compact to open and lofty; can be either stable or stretchy, and single-faced or reversible.
Best use: Almost any garment. Assessing amount of stretch, give, and recovery in a raschel knit is essential, since its nature is so diverse.
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Tricot
Description: Face has fine lengthwise ribs; reverse has crosswise ribs. Some machines can produce complex patterns, and some can incorporate a weft insertion (extra yarn inserted crosswise) for added texture or color.
Properties: Some lengthwise stretch; almost no crosswise stretch. Usually soft and drapey; cut edges tend to curl.
Best use: Besides traditional use for lining and lingerie, can be used for blouses and dresses. It’s essential to assess stretch of particular tricot for given project.
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 Silk jersey interlock knit |
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 Acetate slinky rib knit |
 Nylon/lycra metallic rib knit |
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 Rayon interlock |
 Linen/viscose single knit jersey |
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 Nylon raschel |
Sarah Veblen (www.sarahveblen.com), of Sparks, Maryland, sews practical and exotic knit garments for her custom clothing clients.
Main Article: Know Your Knits
Photos: Sloan Howard; illustrations: Glee Barre
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Comments (1)
I've taken several classes from you on pattern review. When I read the info in this article, I knew that you had to be the author. Although knits is one class that I haven't taken, I could tell who the author was by the vast amount of information in the article. Now I really can't wait to take the "Sewing with Knits" class.
Tricia P
Posted: 2:05 am on December 5th
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