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Baby Lulu
Children's boutique clothing manufacturer that has sold fabric overruns to the public in the past.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Baby Nay
Children's boutique clothing manufacturer that has sold fabric overruns to the public at retail stores (Hancock fabrics) in the past.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Baste
To sew together using large stitches that can be easily removed later.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Batting
Fabric or filling used to line the inside of quilts.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Bias
The bias runs at a 45 degree angle to the grain of the fabric. The bias will have stretch in a woven fabric.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Big 3
the three largest pattern companies - McCalls, Simplicity, and Butterick.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Binding
An edge strip, usually consisting of fabric, that provides a finished look to a raw edge.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Boucle
A fabric of uneven yarn that has an uneven knobby effect.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Broadcloth
Light, tightly woven fabric with a soft, slightly napped surface. Traditionally made of cotton.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Brocade
A heavy fabric interwoven with a rich, raised design.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Burda
A magazine of women's sewing patterns. More information at www.burdamode.com
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

Burda Kids
A magazine featuring children's patterns, published in Europe. No longer published in English.
Last Updated: 01-01-1970 @ 12:00 AM

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