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How to do a fabric width and thickness test?
Fabric Width and Thickness Test 1 Textile Testing : 2 Main steps for textile testing : 3 Different fabric tests : 4 Fabric Length : Fabric length is the distance from end to end, along the selvedge of a fabric. 5 Fabric width & thickness : Samples should be collected from at least three places from fabric e.g.
When do you take measurements of a piece of fabric?
• Measurements should take before and after conditioning. Then it should be watched that if there is any change in width. • On a piece of cloth, 10 width measurements should be made at points distributed at roughly equal distances throughout the full length of the fabric piece.
How is the width of a piece of fabric defined?
There are two definitions of fabric width: the overall width, and the usable width. The overall width is defined under standard ISO 3932:1976 as the distance, at right angles to the length of the fabric, between the outermost warp threads in the piece.
What is the usable 2 width of fabric?
In accordance with EN 1773:1996 the usable 2 width of a piece is also defined as the width of the fabric excluding any selvedge materials, marks, pinholes or other non-homogeneous areas of the fabric. Faults in the fabric occur when the usable width of the delivered piece is less than that specified in the contract.
What to do when fabric is too thick?
– If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. Zigzag foot ‘J’ is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. 1. When you encounter a seam that is too thick too feed under the foot, raise the presser foot lever. 2.
What’s the default stitch length on a sewing machine?
Most sewing machines have a default stitch length set between 2.0mm and 2.5mm. Use different stitch lengths for your projects to suit your fabric, the thread you are using, and the purpose of your stitch. Let’s see why we need to adjust the stitch length.
• Measurements should take before and after conditioning. Then it should be watched that if there is any change in width. • On a piece of cloth, 10 width measurements should be made at points distributed at roughly equal distances throughout the full length of the fabric piece.