Warp, Weft, WTF?!?! Textile Terminology
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Warp, Weft, WTF?!?! Textile Terminology

B2Upper-intermediateJune 10, 202626 min

On this episode of Stitch Please, Lisa takes on the sewing terms that can make a beginners’ eyes glaze over. But don’t worry this isn’t a vocabulary quiz. Lisa breaks down what these mysterious fabric words actually mean, why they matter, and how ignoring them can leave you with twisted pants, wonky hems, and a project that no amount of ironing can save. With plenty of humor, fabric nerd facts, and a warning about the dangers of playing “Pattern Jenga” with your yardage, this episode will help you get your Stitch Together! =====</p...

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Hello Stitchers, welcome to Stitch Please, the official podcast of Black Women's Stitch, the sewing group where Black Lives Matter. I'm your host, Lisa Wulfort. I'm a fourth generation sewing enthusiast with more than 20 years of sewing experience.

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I am looking forward to today's conversation. So sit back, relax, and get ready to get your stitch together. Hey friends, hey, it's Lisa from Black Women Stitch and the Stitch Please podcast.

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And as I say every other week, this is a very special episode because this episode is gonna talk about vocabulary to help your sewing.

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