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  1. 01ToolFabric Weight ConverterConvert fabric mass between grams per square metre and ounces per square yard without turning the result into a fabric verdict.GSM and oz/yd² · Free
  2. 02GuideHow to Select and Validate a Seam and Edge-Finish SystemTurn material behavior, product use, seam geometry, stitch formation, machinery, care, and failure risk into a controlled construction pilot instead of assigning one finish by fabric weight.Working guide · Sewing · Making · 16 min
  3. 03Textile termFabric mass per unit area (GSM)The mass of fabric divided by its area, commonly reported as grams per square metre or ounces per square yard.Materials · Checked 2026-07-16
  4. 04GuideHow to Use Yarn-Weight Categories Without Assuming InterchangeabilityUse the Craft Yarn Council's 0-7 categories as a screening vocabulary, then compare gauge, fabric, linear density, put-up, construction, fibre, care, lot, and project evidence before substituting yarn.Working guide · Yarn · Making · 15 min
  5. 05GuideHow to Find Fabric and Yarn Shops That Fit Your ProjectUse current regional directories to find fabric, yarn, fibre, haberdashery, artisan, and specialist suppliers, then check the details that matter before traveling or ordering.Field guide · Making · 13 min
  6. 06GuideHow to Select and Validate a Sewing-Machine NeedleVerify the machine's needle system, choose a candidate point and size for the full material-thread-stitch stack, run a controlled pilot, and release only a combination that sews safely and meets the product requirement.Working guide · Sewing · Making · 15 min
  7. 07GuideHow to Specify and Compare Fabric Mass per Unit AreaUse GSM or oz/yd² as a controlled measurement with a named method, sample, conditioning state, product requirement, and purchase decision—not as a universal drape or garment-weight chart.Working guide · Materials · Making · 16 min
  8. 08Textile termYarn weight categoryA voluntary Craft Yarn Council category describing a useful range of yarn thicknesses, from lace through jumbo, with indicative gauge and tool ranges.Yarn crafts · Checked 2026-07-16
  9. 09Source record · Evidence pageCompras Brás Fabric & Remnants DirectoryA Portuguese-language directory of fabric and remnant businesses in São Paulo's Brás district, with addresses, contact routes, street browsing, and supplier-provided material keywords.Choose materials · Brazil · Open access
  10. 10Source record · Evidence pageHong Kong Sham Shui Po Fabric Market GuideThe Hong Kong Tourism Board's guide to the Sham Shui Po Fabric Market and surrounding material streets for fabric, buttons, ribbons, lace, beads, leather, and other sewing supplies.Choose materials · Hong Kong · Open access
  11. 11Source record · Evidence pageTaipei Yongle Fabric Market GuideTaipei City Government's English guide to Yongle Fabric Market, covering its fabric focus, nearby sewing-accessory shops, address, transit, and accessible facilities.Choose materials · Taiwan · Open access
  12. 12GuideHow to Read and Verify Crochet-Hook SizesUse metric package size and source-labeled U.S. aliases without inventing a universal regional conversion, then test the exact hook, yarn, stitch, maker, and treatment against project gauge and fabric requirements.Working guide · Crochet · Making · 13 min
  13. 13GuideHow to Read and Verify Knitting-Needle SizesUse metric package size and source-labeled U.S. aliases, identify the complete needle and construction method, and approve it through representative gauge and fabric evidence rather than a universal regional conversion.Working guide · Knitting · Making · 13 min
  14. 14Crochet stitchDouble Crocheta taller, faster stitch than single crochet, used for garments, blankets, and open lace-like fabricUS dc · UK tr · beginner
  15. 15Crochet stitchHalf Double Crocheta mid-height fabric stitch that works up faster than double crochet but denser than single crochetUS hdc · UK htr · beginner
  16. 16Crochet stitchMoss Stitch (Crochet)alternating single crochet and chain-1 spaces for a light, textured fabricUS n/a · UK moss st · beginner
  17. 17Crochet stitchSingle Crocheta short, dense stitch used for tight fabric, amigurumi, and as a base for many stitch patternsUS sc · UK dc · beginner
  18. 18Crochet stitchSlip Stitchjoining rounds, moving your hook across stitches without adding height, and edgingUS sl st · UK sl st · beginner
  19. 19Crochet stitchV-Stitcha two-stitch cluster separated by a chain, forming a V shape, used for open and quick-growing fabricUS v-st · UK v-st · beginner
  20. 20Textile termDrapeThe way a textile deforms and hangs under its own weight, producing folds and a particular silhouette around a form.Materials · Checked 2026-07-16
  21. 21GuideHow to Choose and Test a First Crochet HookStart from an exact pattern or yarn-label candidate, compare one or more hooks with the same yarn and stitch, and record handling, comfort, fabric, cost, and purchase evidence without a universal beginner pick.Working guide · Crochet · Making · 12 min
  22. 22GuideHow to Compare Textile Fibres Without a Natural-vs-Synthetic ShortcutVerify the complete material, define product performance, compare representative specimens, and assess environmental claims with the same function and life-cycle boundary instead of ranking broad fibre families.Working guide · Materials · Making · 15 min
  23. 23GuideHow to Measure, Match, and Record Knitting GaugeTurn a pattern's gauge statement into a representative swatch, controlled treatment, repeatable count, fabric decision, and project record without treating one square or needle change as automatic proof.Working guide · Knitting · Making · 15 min
  24. 24ClothCanvas / Duck Clothbags, upholstery, workwear, tents, aprons, boat sails100% cotton or cotton/polyester blend · plain weave (duck is a tighter, denser plain weave than standard canvas) · 270-600 g/m2
  25. 25ClothChiffonoverlays, sleeves, scarves, eveningwear, rufflessilk, polyester, or nylon · plain weave, tightly twisted crepe yarns · 20-45 g/m2
  26. 26ClothLinen-Cotton Blendshirts, dresses, relaxed trousers55% linen, 45% cotton · Plain weave · 150-220 g/m2
  27. 27ClothPolar Fleecejackets, pullovers, blankets, loungewear100% polyester · Double-napped knit pile · 200-340 g/m2
  28. 28ClothTerry Clothtowels, robes, beachwear100% cotton · Warp-pile weave · 300-450 g/m2
  29. 29Crochet stitchBack Post Double Crocheta recessed texture made by working around the post of a stitch from the back, usually paired with front post double crochet for ribbingUS BPdc · UK BPtr · intermediate
  30. 30Crochet stitchBobble Stitcha raised cluster of stitches worked into one stitch, used for bumpy, textured surface designsUS bo · UK bo · intermediate
  31. 31Crochet stitchCluster Stitchseveral partially worked stitches joined at the top into one bump of textureUS cl · UK cl · intermediate
  32. 32Crochet stitchFront Post Double Crocheta raised, ribbed texture made by working around the post of a stitch instead of into its topUS FPdc · UK FPtr · intermediate
  33. 33Crochet stitchPopcorn Stitcha cluster of complete stitches worked into one stitch and folded forward, used for bold, defined surface textureUS pc · UK pc · intermediate
  34. 34Crochet stitchRipple Stitcha chevron pattern of peaks and valleys made by increasing at points and decreasing at valleys across each rowUS n/a · UK n/a · intermediate
  35. 35Crochet stitchShell Stitcha fan-shaped cluster of stitches worked into one stitch, used for scalloped edges and allover lace patternsUS shell · UK shell · intermediate
  36. 36Crochet stitchTreble Crocheta tall stitch for open, fast-growing fabric and lacy patternsUS tr · UK dtr · beginner
  37. 37Knitting stitchLinen Stitchslipped stitches with the yarn carried in front build a dense woven-looking fabric that mimics linen cloth and shows color wellSlip stitches, yarn in front · intermediate
  38. 38Knitting stitchStockinette Stitchsmooth V-columns on the front and bumpy purl rows on the back, the most common knit fabric, and it curls at the edgesKnit RS, purl WS · beginner
  39. 39Textile termGreige goodsWoven or knitted textile material in an unfinished state before the wet processing or finishing that gives the commercial fabric its final color and performance.Materials · Checked 2026-07-15
  40. 40Textile termToile / muslinA trial garment made to evaluate shape, proportion, construction, and fit before committing final material or production resources.Patterns & fit · Checked 2026-07-15
  41. 41Source record · Evidence pageJakarta Tanah Abang Textile Market GuideIndonesia's Ministry of Tourism guide to Tanah Abang for wholesale textiles, raw materials, garments, its main shopping blocks, and the scale and navigation cautions of an in-person visit.Choose materials · Indonesia · Open access
  42. 42Source record · Evidence pageMexico INEGI DENUE Textile Retail SearchINEGI's nationwide business directory and map for finding fabric, haberdashery, yarn, thread, textile, and related establishments by economic activity and location.Choose materials · Mexico · Open access
  43. 43GuideHow to Read and Verify a Knitting PatternTurn a specific knitting pattern, size, terminology key, chart, gauge, materials list, and correction record into a traceable project plan without assuming every publisher uses the same shorthand.Working guide · Knitting · Making · 16 min
  44. 44GuideMaterial Sourcing RequestA fillable request for comparing textile and trim suppliers against the same construction, performance, traceability, quantity, price, and sample requirements.Working template · Apparel production · 12 min
  45. 45ClothChambrayshirts, dresses, light workwear, blouses100% cotton, sometimes cotton-linen blend · Plain weave · 110-170 g/m2
  46. 46ClothCorduroytrousers, jackets, skirts, children's wear100% cotton, or cotton with 2-3% elastane · Cut-pile weave (ribbed/wale construction) · 200-400 g/m2
  47. 47ClothCotton Interlockt-shirts, baby clothes, dresses100% cotton · Interlock double-knit · 180-260 g/m2
  48. 48ClothCotton Poplinshirts, blouses, dresses, light trousers100% cotton (sometimes cotton/poly blend) · Plain weave, warp-faced (rib) · 100-150 g/m2
  49. 49ClothCotton Voilesummer blouses, dresses, baby clothes, scarves, quilt backing100% cotton (also cotton/silk blends) · plain weave, fine high-twist yarns · 40-100 g/m2
  50. 50ClothCrepe de Chineblouses, dresses, scarves, soft tailored separates100% silk (also made in polyester or rayon) · plain weave with alternating S- and Z-twist yarns · 16-30 momme (roughly 60-115 g/m2)
  51. 51ClothDenimjeans, jackets, workwear, bags100% cotton, or cotton with 1-3% elastane · Twill weave · 220-500 g/m2
  52. 52ClothFlannelshirts, pajamas, sheets, linings100% cotton, or cotton-wool blend · Plain or twill weave, brushed both sides · 150-300 g/m2
  53. 53ClothFrench Terrysweatshirts, joggers, hoodies, loungewear100% cotton, or cotton with 3-5% elastane · Weft knit, looped back with smooth face · 220-350 g/m2
  54. 54ClothHandkerchief Linenblouses, heirloom sewing, handkerchiefs, linings100% linen · Plain weave · 90-130 g/m2
  55. 55ClothJersey Knitt-shirts, underwear, loungewear, dresses100% cotton, or cotton with 2-5% elastane · Single knit (weft knit, plain stitch) · 140-220 g/m2
  56. 56ClothLinenshirts, trousers, dresses, tablecloths, curtains100% flax linen · Plain weave · 150-250 g/m2
  57. 57ClothMuslintoiles and mockups, backing, light garments100% cotton · Plain weave · 90-160 g/m2
  58. 58ClothOxford Clothbutton-down shirts, casual blazers, light bags100% cotton, or cotton-polyester blend · Basket weave (oxford weave) · 120-200 g/m2
  59. 59ClothPonte Romafitted dresses, trousers, blazers, skirtsCotton, rayon, or polyester with 5-10% elastane · Double knit (interlock construction) · 250-350 g/m2
  60. 60ClothPower Meshshapewear, activewear panels, linings, sheer overlaysNylon-spandex blend · Warp knit · 100-160 g/m2
  61. 61ClothRib Knitcollars, cuffs, waistbands, fitted tops, tanks100% cotton, or cotton with 2-8% elastane · Rib knit (weft knit, alternating knit/purl columns) · 180-300 g/m2
  62. 62ClothSeersuckersummer shirts, suits, dresses, pajamas, curtains100% cotton or cotton/polyester blend · plain weave with slack-tension puckered stripes · 120-180 g/m2
  63. 63ClothSilk Charmeuseblouses, slip dresses, lingerie, linings, scarves100% silk (also made in polyester or rayon) · satin weave · 12-30 momme (roughly 55-115 g/m2)
  64. 64ClothSilk Dupionistructured dresses, jackets, bridal, home decor100% silk · Plain weave, slub weft yarns · 90-130 g/m2
  65. 65ClothSilk Habotailinings, scarves, lingerie, silk painting100% silk · Fine smooth plain weave · 40-70 g/m2
  66. 66ClothSilk Organzaoverlays, underlining, bridal, structured sleeves100% silk · Sheer plain weave, tightly twisted yarns · 30-50 g/m2
  67. 67ClothTulleveils, skirts, petticoats, overlaysNylon or polyester · Hexagonal net · 20-40 g/m2
  68. 68ClothVelveteveningwear, blazers, upholstery, trim, accessoriessilk, cotton, rayon, or polyester (often blended) · warp-pile weave (woven double, then cut apart to raise the pile) · 200-400 g/m2
  69. 69ClothWool Crepedresses, trousers, skirts, tailored blouses100% wool, or wool with 3-5% elastane · Crepe weave (high-twist yarn, plain or crepe construction) · 150-250 g/m2
  70. 70ClothWool Flanneltrousers, blazers, coats, skirts100% wool, or wool-synthetic blend · Plain or twill weave, milled and brushed · 200-400 g/m2
  71. 71Knitting stitchCable Stitchstitches crossed over one another with a cable needle to make raised rope-like twists over a purl groundCross stitches on a cable needle · intermediate
  72. 72Knitting stitchFisherman's Ribmade by knitting into the stitch one row below, producing a plush deep elastic rib heavier and squishier than ordinary ribbingKnit into the stitch below · intermediate
  73. 73Knitting stitchHoneycomb Cablecables crossed toward and away from each other in alternating rows, forming an all-over honeycomb of interlocking twistsAlternating front and back crosses · advanced
  74. 74Knitting stitchWaffle Stitcha grid of knit and purl stitches that pops into raised squares like a waffle, thick and textured and absorbentKnit and purl grid · intermediate