Bandhini, which is a technique of tying-and-dyeing is practiced in some form or the other in most of the parts of the country. Here is a small guide to knowing what all the patterns and motifs for the dotted Bandhini practiced in Rajasthan are called as:
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Womenswear Measurements - Some Thumb Rules
1. Relationship between Across Front, Across Back and Across Shoulder
Here Across front is taken at mid armhole. The three measurement taken together are used to draft and gauge armhole shape.
For woven fabric Across front should be 1.5" less than Across shoulder and Across Back should be 0.5 inches less than the Across shoulder.
2. Back and Front Armhole
The Back Armhole should be 1/2 to 5 1/8" bigger than the front Arm Hole
3. Front and Back Neck Width
Back Neck width is 1/2 inches bigger than the front neck width.
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Here Across front is taken at mid armhole. The three measurement taken together are used to draft and gauge armhole shape.
For woven fabric Across front should be 1.5" less than Across shoulder and Across Back should be 0.5 inches less than the Across shoulder.
2. Back and Front Armhole
The Back Armhole should be 1/2 to 5 1/8" bigger than the front Arm Hole
3. Front and Back Neck Width
Back Neck width is 1/2 inches bigger than the front neck width.
Read the full article here and here
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
New Book on Dyeing- Why Turquoise Bleeds
Why Turquoise Bleeds?
Essential Dyeing Knowledge for the Merchandisers
A Book By
Priyank Goyal
This book takes the reader through intricacies of understanding deing from a very beginner level. It covers all dye classes and their practical implications for the merchandiser.
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There is a dearth of books in the market that can help merchandisers in understanding the basics of dyeing especially those who are not from the textile background. This book is an attempt towards fulfilling that gap. The author has tried as far as possible to keep the book away from the technical and chemical jargon and tried to present the material in the way that a layman who is introduced to this trade would understand.
This book can be taken as a complement to his other book for the merchandisers “Who is Mangalgiri? Essential Fabric Knowledge for the Merchandisers”, also published by Amazon. Apart from merchandisers, this book is suitable for students, teachers, traders, buyers, sellers and managers.
The first chapter “An introduction to Dyes and Classes of Dyes” clarifies the concepts related to dyeing. It introduces gently the readers to various dye classes such as direct, reactive, vat and others and their distinguishing properties.
The second chapter “A Few Details about dye classes” takes the reader through the details of the various dye classes such as the fibers they can be applied on, the method of application and the properties related to of those dye classes. It introduces in details the various terms related to the colorfastness of dyes.
The third chapter “Dyeing from Fiber to Garment Stage” takes the reader through the details of dyeing at various stages of textile chain, their advantages and the process of application.
The fourth chapter “Coloring by Pigments” introduces the concept of pigments, how they are different from dyes and their various methods of application.
The fifth chapter “Some practical notes for the merchandisers” takes the reader through the practical and commercial aspects of dyes, how to identify them in practical settings and other related issues.
The sixth chapter “Natural Dyes” introduces the concept of natural dyes, how these are different from the synthetic dyes. Their advantages and limitations and some commonly used natural dyes.
The seventh chapter “Dyeing with Indigo” takes the reader into details regarding indigo dyeing, the method and process of application and especially its use by the handloom weavers.
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Monday, 6 October 2014
New Book-Compound Fabric Structure- Simplified
Compound Fabric Structure -Simplified !
A Step-by-Step Approach
A Book by
Priyank Goyal
This book introduces the concepts of compound fabric structure in a very gentle way. A complement to the earlier book "Fabric Structure- Simplified", this takes the reader through the fabric structure variations in fabrics such as damasks, tapestries, brocades, terry pile, velvet, plushes, double cloth, and backed fabrics. A must for textile designers, this book is equally useful for textile technologists and textile chemists in understanding the complexity of these weaves in a simplified manner.
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