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felting. A process of making wool thicker and more water resistant by immersing it in hot, soapy water and gently agitating.
feng shui. An ancient Chinese system of aesthetics. In interior design, feng shui is con­ cerned with light, colour, and the choice and placement of objects (including furniture) to ensure harmony and positive energy.
fibre. The natural or synthetic material from which fabric is woven, knitted, or felted.
finishes. Chemical or mechanical treatments used to achieve or enhance certain fabric prop­ erties (e.g., to make a fabric wrinkle resistant, waterproof, or flame retardant).
flat-felled seam. A very durable seam often used on thick fabric such as denim.
floor plan. A scale drawing of a room or building drawn as if the room/building were seen
from above.
French seam. A double-sewn seam often used with delicate fabrics and in garments where a clean, finished look is required.
gather. A sewing technique in which a long piece of fabric is attached to a shorter one.
The longer piece of fabric is gathered up along two lines of sewing and then stitched to the shorter piece.
geothermal power. Thermal energy stored in the earth, which can be used for heating homes and providing electrical power.
halfway house. A supportive housing arrangement in which people who have left an institution, such as a hospital or prison, are provided with supports as they reintegrate into society.
haute couture. Exclusive custom-made clothing created by fashion houses.
interfacing. A textile product attached to the unseen side of fabric to strengthen or add body to parts of a garment such as collars or button holes.
keffiyeh. A traditional headdress or scarf typi­ cally worn by Arabic or Kurdish men. It is often made of a mix of cotton and wool and sometimes has a distinctive woven check pattern.
kufi. A small skull cap, often crocheted, tradi­ tionally worn by men of West African descent. Crown-style kufis cover more of the head and are usually worn on formal occasions.
lien. A legal interest in a property owned by another that must be settled before the property can be sold. The most common type of lien is when property is used as collateral for a loan.
maquiladora. A manufacturing company in Mexico or in other parts of Central America that is typically owned by a multinational cor­ poration and usually sells to other multinational corporations. Maquiladoras are characterized by low wages, low taxes, and low or no tariffs, and lack of labour or environmental standards.
mortgage. A loan on a property in which the property is used as security against non-repayment of the loan.
natural fibre. A fibre, such as wool or cotton, derived from plants or animals.
pinking shears. Scissors with a saw-toothed edge that cut in a zig-zag pattern. Fabric edges cut with pinking shears are less likely to unravel.
placket. The area of a garment that opens and to which buttons or zippers are often applied. Plackets are usually sewn with double layers of fabric and sometimes with interfacing to ensure their durability.
positional goods. Products whose value is determined mostly by the social status bestowed upon the owner of the product. Expensive jewellery, designer clothing, and luxury cars are considered positional goods.
pressing ham. A tightly stuffed pillow with a curved shape used for pressing curved areas of clothing such as sleeves and cuffs.
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