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Practical guides on buttons, zips, elastics, ribbons and labels – materials, sizes, uses and custom branding. From the manufacturer Polkom.
Label Fold Types – Straight Cut, Centre Fold, End Fold and Manhattan Fold
The fold determines how a label is sewn on and how it looks on the garment. A comparison of straight cut, end fold, centre fold, Manhattan, mitre and loop folds.
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Sew-In Textile Labels – How to Sew Them On Correctly
How to sew a textile label on by machine or by hand: the right thread and needle, stitch types by fold and the most common mistakes.
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Labels on Clothing: Where Each Label Is Sewn
A practical guide to where labels go on clothing – neck, side seam, waistband, hem – by type of garment and type of label, with a quick-reference table.
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Types of Sewing Thread – by Fibre, Construction and Application
An overview of the types of sewing thread – by fibre, construction and application, with a table and practical tips for garment factories and ateliers.
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Reinforcing Seams with Herringbone Tape – Shoulders, Necklines, Pockets
How to reinforce shoulder seams, necklines, lapels and pocket openings with herringbone tape so that they do not stretch – width, technique and mistakes.
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Clear Sewing Thread – When It Is Used and How to Sew with It
What clear (invisible) thread is, what it is made of, which products it suits and how to sew with it without breakage and scratchy ends.
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Woven Label Folds – Straight Cut, Centre Fold, End Fold and Mitre Fold
The types of woven label folds and how each is sewn in – from the neck label to the side-seam flag. How the fold affects the size.
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How to Sew Lace – Seams, Needles and Techniques
A practical guide to sewing lace – choosing needle and thread, stitches, attaching a trim to an edge, inserting lace between two fabrics, appliqué and lengthening a dress.
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Grosgrain Ribbon Binding – How to Bind an Edge Step by Step
How to bind an edge with grosgrain ribbon – preparation, folding, stitching, corners and curves, plus tips for series production with a binder.
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Bias Binding – What It Is, How to Sew It and How to Choose the Width
What bias binding is, why it is cut on the diagonal, which widths exist and how to sew a visible or hidden binding on a neckline, sleeve or bag.
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