CUTTING

1. A cutting is a small piece of fabric – a sample really, but usually just a sliver, usually smaller than we’d expect a sample to be- just enough to see the texture and colour – but always taken  from the intended purchase...

CUT WORK

1. A lace type 2. Any design made by cutting into the fabric – such as piercing, picot edging…...

CUT

The cut refers to either and both : 1. the cut length of fabric is the total amount you need for your complete project and which is cut by the seller from a full or part roll of their stock. This cut is the total of all the cuts needed to make the work (b)...

CUTTING ON THE CROSS / BIAS

1. The cross, or the bias is the line at 45 degrees to the horizontal grain. 2. Cutting and planning your project on the cross, or the bias, increases its stretch and softens the drape. Cross cut fabric has the ability to form itself  easily to any...

PILLOWS – THROW PILLOWS

Or  cushions in the UK . A pad or bag filled with soft stuffing, used as a comfortable support, generally for back, head or for seating; pillows are the  most essential home accessory for comfort and decoration. They can be bought in many...

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