Fibers, yarns, weaves, fabrics, and clothing materials.
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which embroidery stitch forms a row of linked loops on western denim shirts?
Each loop pulls through the last, forming a flexible chain that follows curves on yokes and pockets.
Which stitched design marks the back pockets of Levi's jeans?
Levi's has sewn the paired arched lines on back pockets since the 1870s as a brand mark.
Which tie-dye pattern forms when a shirt is twisted into a flat coil before dyeing?
Applying different colors to wedge-shaped sections of the coil creates the spiral's bands of color.
Which fabric works well with the fiber-reactive dyes in many home tie-dye kits?
These dyes bond with cotton's plant fibers, helping the colors survive washing.
Why do tie-dye makers tie sections of cloth before adding dye?
Batik creates a similar resist effect with wax instead of ties, leaving protected areas free of dye.
What surface texture distinguishes classic corduroy trousers?
Corduroy's ridged surface can make a familiar swishing sound when trouser legs rub together.
Traditional corduroy is usually woven from which natural fiber?
Sturdy cotton corduroy became a practical fabric for work trousers before moving into casual fashion.
In corduroy, what does a higher wale count mean?
Fine pinwale corduroy has closely spaced ribs, while wide-wale corduroy has a chunkier surface.
Tie-dye became a signature look of which 1960s youth movement?
The homemade patterns let wearers give ordinary clothes a personal look without buying designer fashion.
Why can corduroy look lighter when its surface is brushed in one direction?
Sewers cut corduroy pieces with the pile facing the same way so a garment does not appear to have mismatched shades.