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Jersey against interlock

Short answer: Jersey is thinner and lighter, interlock is thicker and holds its shape better. You can see the differe...

What rib knit means

Short answer: Rib knit is a knit with vertical ridges that stretches a lot across and pulls back together again. That...

What interlock means

Short answer: Interlock is a double knit where the front and back look alike. The fabric is thicker, holds its shape ...

What single jersey means

Short answer: Single jersey is the simplest kind of knit, with a smooth front and a different texture on the back. It...

Which stitch works in knitted fabric

Short answer: Use zigzag or a stitch with built-in stretch on knitted fabric. Straight stitches break the first time ...

How to fix a pulled stitch

Short answer: Push the loop back with a blunt needle from the wrong side, one millimetre at a time. Never cut it, and...

How to close a hole in knitwear

Short answer: First catch the loose loops with a pin so the hole stops growing. Then sew from the inside with a threa...

How long a knit holds its shape

Short answer: A dense knit keeps its shape for years, while a loose knit gives way after a few months. Density decide...

Shelf or hanger for bamboo fabric

Short answer: Knitted items belong on a shelf, woven items belong on a hanger. Bamboo viscose is heavier than cotton ...

French terry in sweat clothing

Short answer: French terry has a smooth right side and small uncut loops on the reverse. The loops make the fabric so...

Interlock and why it holds its shape

Short answer: Interlock is two layers of jersey knitted together in one process, so the loops from both layers lock i...

Rib knit and where it is used in underwear

Short answer: Rib stretches a great deal across its width and pulls back into shape. That is why it sits at neck edge...