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Knit stitch and purl stitch, how to tell them apart
Short answer: Knit stitches look like small v shapes running in vertical rows, while purl stitches look like small bu...
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Fine knit and coarse knit, what you can see in the fabric
Short answer: Knit size is how large the small loops in knitted fabric are. Fine loops give a smooth, dense and soft ...
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Fabric weight and fit, why heavy fabric hangs differently
Short answer: Fabric weight tells you how much a square metre of cloth weighs, and it affects how a garment falls on ...
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Stretch across and stretch lengthwise explained
Short answer: Stretch across is how far a fabric gives when you pull it from side to side, and stretch lengthwise is ...
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Seamless underwear, how it is knitted in one piece
Short answer: Seamless underwear is knitted on a circular knitting machine, where the piece comes out as a tube witho...
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French terry and fleece backs, the difference in the loops
Short answer: French terry has small loops on the back, while fleece is brushed so the fibres stand up. The loops giv...
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Sweat with a brushed back, how it is made
Short answer: A brushed back means the inside of the sweat fabric has been lightly raised, creating a soft, airy surf...
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The neck tape in a T-shirt, what it is for
Short answer: The neck tape is the narrow strip of fabric that runs along the inside of the neck in a T-shirt. It rei...
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A sweatshirt that can handle three seasons in a row
Short answer: A sweatshirt meant for three seasons should be soft, not too thick and easy to combine. Choose a fit wi...
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Sorting out the sweat pile in your wardrobe
Short answer: Start by emptying the pile and seeing what you actually have. Sort it into what you use, what can be re...
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How many sweatshirts and hoodies should you actually own
Short answer: There is no right number, but most people do fine with three to five pieces that suit their everyday li...
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Hoodie and bra, what gives the least chafing
Short answer: Chafing between a hoodie and a bra happens when two layers move differently against the skin and each o...
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