Eyelet

1. A series of small holes made to receive a string or tape. A buttonhole stitch is worked around the holes. 2. A type of yarn guide used on a creel. 3. A fabric style with ...

eyelet

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

A hole through which a lace is threaded; may be reinforced with a metal ring or grommet.

eyelet

Fashion; Style, cut & fit

Small, decorative holes that create a pattern on a garment. Eyelets are metal rings with a flange surrounding the hole. The flange extends into a barrel that is inserted through a ...

eyelets

Fishing; Fishing

the eyelets, line guides or rings on a rod through which fishing line is passed.

viscose

Textiles; Fabric

A man made synthetic fiber, typically referred to as rayon. Viscose has a silken, smooth feel and a terrific drape, and is often used for linings and bridal garments.

voile

Textiles; Fabric

Usually made with cylindrical combed yarns, this plain, loosely woven fabric has an extremely clear surface because the excess fuzzy yarns are singed away. It is thin, ...

warp

Textiles; Fabric

The vertical threads in a particular fabric or on a loom.

interfacing & interlining

Textiles; Fabric

The fabric used between the inner and outer layers of a garment to enhance warmth, strength or shape. Interfacing fabrics come in fusible (pre-treated with glue and attached to ...

lamé

Textiles; Fabric

Pronouced "lamay", lame is a shiny evening wear fabric made from metallic yarns.

panné velvet

Textiles; Fabric

A highly lustrous, lightweight fabric, in which the pile is higher than velvet, but shorter than plush, and has been flattened. Has good stretch across the grain.

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Gomera whistle

Silbo on the Canary Islands, Spain, and Tecp á n island is one of the best-studied whistled languages. Number of distinctive sounds or phonemes in ...