Six ways to dress up fleece fabric!
Article Abstract:
Fleece garments can be embellished in a variety of techniques that include free-motion stitching, twin-needle mock rib, applique, decorative topstitching, coded edges and hot-cut nylon overlays. The techniques can be applied to Polartec and other brands of outerwear fleece.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1997
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Polartec - no-fuss fabric for the '90s
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Polartec is a 100% polyester, knitted pile fabric that is widely used in ready-to-wear. Its popularity is attributed to its features which allows one to explore a wide range of garment designs. Among these features are the unraveling of its cut edges and its strength.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1996
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Fleece garments with style, not bulk
Article Abstract:
Polartec, the wool fabric that is popular for ready-to-wear, can also be used for a winter coat, despite the notion that the material is not suited for coats because it is bulky and stretchy. The process of making a fashionable winter coat using Polartec is described.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1996
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