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Show One Way Signs A suitable pattern will have a layout plan for fabrics "with nap." Follow this layout and allow extra yardage because all of the pattern pieces must be placed with their tops pointing in the same direction. Goats & Clark's sewing experts suggest that you cut corduroy cor-duroy with the pile running down for longer wear and up on velveteen vel-veteen for richer color. Tailor's tacks or pins are more effective than the tracing wheel for transferring pattern markings to a pile fabric. All sections of the garment should be basted carefully before machine-stitching because pile slips easily. Hand-basting is recommended. recom-mended. A longer machine stitch (10-12 per inch) works best for the final stitching. Slightly loosen the tension and presser foot. Stitch in the smooth direction of the nap. With velveteen, put tissue paper between the two sections before stitching. This makes a smooth seam and prevents matting. |