Nov 22, 2008 · Corduroy comes in a wide variety of styles, with wale size and fabric weight varying greatly, from the featherweight miniwales with 22 wales/in. to hefty, 3/in. jumbo wales. …

Aug 2, 2008 · Hi folks,Thanks for all your excellent and prompt replies - I finally found another suggestion in the series of "Golden Hands" books which came out in the mid 90s on a number …

Feb 11, 2004 · I've always sewn corduroy clothing with the smooth side towards the hem, probably because my Mother told me to, but also because I like the feel of it. It also tends to let …

Nov 9, 2005 · Corduroy nap lovemycottons | Posted in Fabric and Trim on November 9, 2005 07:27am I am going to sew a pair of corduroy pants, and I can’t remember whether to lay out …

Oct 13, 2005 · I have made a very nice corduroy jacket. I am having a problem with the buttonholes. The pattern calls for the buttonholes to go across the cord. The buttonholes on …

Nov 18, 2024 · There were no surprises when sewing these pants. The pattern is easy for an advanced beginner sewer when using a non-directional fabric. We used an irregular striped …

Sep 19, 2007 · Corduroy. Contents: Cotton, cotton blends. A rugged cloth woven with vertical ribs, or “wales”. Originally worn by servants of the French monarchy (corps du roi, hence the …

Nov 5, 2018 · A colleague commented that the brown corduroy jacket I was wearing the other day was “very ’70s.” I braced myself for a wisecrack, something about how that decade …

Aug 24, 2006 · I finally wound up placing my corduroy on top of the lining to trace and cut out. I was careful on cutting everything and my center seam allowance was correct. I did use a …

May 7, 2021 · These patterns are perfectly suited for wovens such as cotton canvas, twill, denim, corduroy, and sateen; linen and linen blends; wool flannel and tweed; brocade; and silk/wool …