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Assessment of quality of man made fibre, filament and yarn -
Bala (600)  Quality Assessment of Man made fibre Filament and Yarn Length Staple length determines the strength of yarn and optimum twist factor. Extra long staple fibres require a lower twist factor and enable higher spindle speeds. At the same time, they are more prone to nep generation and... ( added 4 years 50 days ago.) |
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Assessment of Cotton quality -
Bala (600) Quality of cotton accounts for 50- 70 % of yarn and fabric quality. Longer and finer fibres result in higher yarn strength and enable spinning of a finer count. At the same time, finer fibres are more prone to breakages and nep generation and call for gentler treatment. Maturity of cotton... ( added 4 years 158 days ago.) |
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Relative merits and limitations of Polypropylene fibre against polyester -
Bala (600) Polyester vs Polypropylene Polypropylene(PP) and Polyester(PES) are the two major fibres mainly used in apparals, Nonwovens, Industrial yarns and fabrics. It is therefore useful to have an understanding of their relative merits and limitations. It is therfore useful to have an understanding... ( added 4 years 168 days ago.) |
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Halloween Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern – Skull -
 - Suie Roberts (1,499) Not even the teapot can escape the Halloween festivities if you make this Halloween Skull tea cosy. The Skull tea cosy is made from double thickness yarn for extra insulation. This tea cosy was designed by TeaCosyFolk.co.uk To make the (White) Skull tea cosy you will need... 5.5 mm, UK... ( added 200 days 2 hours ago.) |
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Hand Dyed Yarn - Making Variegated Yarn -
Robin OBrien (4,065) Knitting with hand dyed yarn is becoming more and more popular as people are discovering the beautiful and unique qualities of garments made from hand dyed fiber. Buying variegated hand dyed yarn can be expensive, so why not make your own? It's easy, fun and rewarding. Variegated yarn knits... ( added 310 days 3 hours ago.) |
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How to learn and Begin Quilting -
George O Neill (39)  Quilting has many facets; it is artistic, enjoyable, creative and can be a profitable business or pastime. Entering into the world of quilting will introduce you to new techniques and methods that have been passed down through generations of families and communities of quilters worldwide. This... ( added 331 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Do You Know Your Crochet Terms? -
- Terry Roberts (173) When learning how to crochet, you will soon realize that the patterns use a lot of abbreviations. These are crochet terms that are shortened to make patterns shorter and easier to read. Anyone learning how to crochet needs to familiarize themselves with basic crochet terms in order to read the... ( added 1 year 34 days ago.) |
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Choose and Buy a Knitting Machine -
JuniorCat (167)   Non-Punch Card Machines: Brother KH 588: Very old machine. The average age of this machine is thirty plus years. Can’t use the Brother Garter Carriage. Virtually no accessories available. Brother KH710 A later model but very limited in it’s specification. The patterning is via push buttons system... ( added 1 year 61 days ago.) |
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All About Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns -
Terry Edwards (8,435)   If you know how to crochet or are just learning how to crochet, chances are you are going to be making a baby blanket. A crochet baby blanket pattern is not only simple to make, but it is also a very popular and unique gift. A crocheted baby blanket can be made in any color or variety of... ( added 1 year 69 days ago.) |
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Embroidery Sewing Machines - How to Choose the Best -
- Tanya Turner (16,018)    Tanya Turner  The variety of embroidery sewing machines is amazing. There is no stitch or pattern that sophisticated modern machines can't perform. But how do you find a sewing machine that is best for you? Let's look at what is currently available on the market and compare best embroidery sewing machines. ... ( added 1 year 91 days ago.) |
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Country Chickens Novelty Tea Cosy and Egg Cosy Knitting Pattern -
Suie Roberts (1,499) An unusual novelty tea cosy and egg cosy featuring small stuffed chickens. These cosies would fit right into a country cottage kitchen with the free-range hens roaming around the top. Ideal for keeping the teapot and boiled eggs warm too, children really enjoy them. Taking less than an hour to... ( added 1 year 93 days ago.) |
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Qiviut Yarn - Finer Than Cashmere, Warmer Than Wool And A Joy To Work With -
Robin OBrien (4,065) There are many so called 'new' yarns on the market today but without doubt, the most unusual, luxurious and beautiful has to be Qiviut yarn. Until recently, this rare and expensive yarn was only available if you went to the Artic and purchased it there but now you can get this exquisite yarn... ( added 1 year 135 days ago.) |
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Chinese Embroidery Silk Art -
Darren Zhu (10) Chinese embroidery, known throughout the world, has a long history as a Chinese art form. Although it is difficult to pinpoint precisely when embroidery was first practiced in China, based on archaeological excavations, it can be traced back to the Shang dynasty (1600 BC~1027 BC). China was the... ( added 1 year 275 days ago.) |
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Indian Embroidery: A Classic Display of Craft -
Rajneesh Dubey (110) India is a land of art and crafts. Using locally available goods and guided by a beautiful vision they make wonderful artifacts. Most of Indian garments carry a kind of embroidery or the other in order to be more beautiful and attractive. Embroidery in general terms, is a kind of work of fine... ( added 308 days 21 hours ago.) |
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