Abstract: A structural panel comprised of a composite preform having an electrically conductive stitching. The stitching forms an electrically conductive grid-like network on the structural panel to better dissipate electrical energy received in a lightning strike throughout at least a portion of the thickness of the composite preform. Advantageously, the electrically conductive stitching is applied to the composite preform during the primary manufacturing process, rather than in a subsequent manufacturing step, to thereby help reduce the overall manufacturing cost of the structural panel. In one alternative embodiment a non-conductive polymer stitching is also applied throughout the entire thickness of the composite preform.

Abstract: A multilayer protruding embroidery process including the steps of laying and affixing a first filler on an embroidery background element; entirely wrapping up an embroidery portion of the first filler and the embroidering background element with a plurality of first sewing threads. Laying and affixing a second filler on the first and entirely wrapping up an embroidery portion including a side periphery of the second filler and background with a plurality of second embroidery threads. Fully cutting off and removing the leftover of the second embroidery portion and the first embroidery portion respectively, wherein said second portion is and outer portion of the second filler surrounding said embroidery portion, and the first embroidery portion is an outer portion of the first filler surrounding the first embroidery portion and thus a multilayer protruding embroidery is produced.

Abstract: A process and components for applying appliqués to create garments and other items having a vintage appearance is presented. The process utilizes originally cut appliqués having perforations and pull tabs for removing portions of the appliqué to create a resulting design.

Abstract: The present invention relates to closed three-dimensional needlepoint canvases. Each of the canvases of the present invention is made from two interconnectable perforated shells. In various embodiments, interchangeable shells of different shapes are provided which can be connected together to form three-dimensional canvases in a variety shapes and sizes. In certain embodiments the shells have mechanically interlocking bases for easy detachment without external clips. The invention also provides craft kits containing the three-dimensional needlepoint canvases.

Abstract: The appliqué assembly kit incorporates pressure sensitive self-adhesive reusable pre-cut, pre-printed vinyl appliqué templates stored on a silicone-coated support member plus a clear pre-printed overlay(s) member for placement. Said templates are peeled from liner and adhered with hand pressure to right side of applique material. Material is cut with desired seam allowance around peripheral edge of adhered template. With use of said overlay, template/appliqué material unit is positioned onto right side of background material. Overlay is lifted away and template/appliqué material unit is secured to the background material by using pins or water-based glue. Seam allowance, around peripheral edge of adhered template, is needle turned under and stitched onto background material using template as a guide. Once sewn, template is peeled away from material and returned to silicone-coated member for future use.

Abstract: A method for forming convexities and/or concavities on cloths for a garment at almost entire portions of the garment or any desired portion of the garment without any substantial limitation from a design point of view. The method for forming a garment having convexities and/or concavities which can expand and contract in both the weft and wrap directions like a knitted fabric. Cloths including thermoplastic fiber are cut into parts of the garment, the parts are sewn in a shape of the garment. The garment is overlaid on a thermo-shrinkable cloth. They are sewn together with stitches of water-soluble threads. The sewn cloths are heated under dry heat and without applying any pressure to the cloths so as to permit the thermo-shrinkable cloth to shrink and form convexities and/or concavities on the cloths of the garment. The water-soluble threads are solved and removed, and the cloths of the garment are separated from the thermo-shrinkable cloth.

Abstract: A set often embroidery stitch pattern transfer marking strips each constructed of flat, bendable, clear see-through plastic with resiliency assuring its continued integrity, rectangular in shape, the size of which fits in the hand having there-on two differently measured and numbered stitch patterns consisting of a plurality of identical separate round perforated holes with certain patterns having a perpendicular line extended to the outside horizontal edge of the strip indicating that a dot marking should be placed at this point resulting in the ability to mark two rows of equal distance between parallel marking points with each pattern having its own size, shape, alignment and configurations which when transferred onto a fabric, by the use of a disappearing ink marking pen, provides the means to teach and demonstrate precisely the art of constructing, by hand, blanket, back, chain, cross and feather stitches.

Abstract: A three dimensional embroidered pattern is sewn into a fabric using polyester monochromatic thread that is selected to take up a dye applied thereto. After the pattern is sewn into the fabric, a pattern comprised of sublimatable dyes is applied to a sheet substrate. The sheet substrate bearing the dye pattern is registered to contact the embroidered pattern and heated under pressure. The dyes comprising the pattern on the sheet substrate sublime and condense in the thread comprising the embroidered pattern adjacent thereto. When the sheet substrate is separated from the embroidery, a three dimensional colored pattern remains on the embroidery thread comprising the pattern. The visual appearance of the polychromatic pattern obtained when the dyes on the sheet substrate sublime and condense on the embroidered fabric is different than the pattern achieved when using variously colored threads to embroider the pattern on the fabric.

Abstract: The present invention provides an embroidery auxiliary member that is superimposed on a base fabric, embroidered together with the base fabric by embroidery yarn, and thereafter removed. The embroidery auxiliary member is made of a tetrachloroethylene soluble material and includes a spacer and a support sheet. The spacer is utilized for forming a hollow three-dimensional embroidery pattern using embroidery yarn and has a predetermined thickness. The support sheet is utilized for supporting the base fabric during an embroidering operation. A method of embroidering by using the spacer comprises the steps of placing the spacer on the base fabric, sewing the base fabric through the spacer using the embroidering yarn, and dissolving the spacer with tetrachloroethylene.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sewing and cutting layered cloth wherein a sewing guide formed of at least semi-rigid, compliant material is used to guide the stitching of parallel lines to create channels within which the sewing guide is placed to act as a cutting mat when cutting the layers of fabric above the sewing guide, such as with a rotary cutting tool.

Abstract: An emblem for embroidery stitching directly to a substrate is disclosed which provides an emblem which can be readily embroidered. The emblem includes a fabric layer with a thermoplastic adhesive coating one side of the fabric layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive coating the thermoplastic adhesive to provide an emblem which can temporarily adhere to a substrate. The emblem can thus be temporarily secured during embroidery and prevent distortion of the emblem. Following embroidery, the emblem is heat-sealed to a substrate and the thermoplastic adhesive coating penetrates through the pressure sensitive adhesive for attachment of the emblem to the substrate.

Abstract: A device for receiving needlepoint embroidery includes a base, which includes a first layer of an elastic material, and a second layer of an elastic material underlying and coupled to the first layer. The second layer is thicker than the first layer to support the first layer and the second layer. A plurality of wedge type slots is defined by the first layer and the second layer for receiving the embroidery material. The slots are disposed in approximately parallel rows with adjacent rows of the slots staggered and overlapping with respect to each other. The device also includes a third layer of penetrable yieldable cellular material underlying and coupled to the second layer, and a fourth layer of substantially rigid material underlying and coupled to the third layer for supporting and protecting the third layer. A way for identifying the locations of the slots is provided.

Abstract: A protruding embroidery process which is specially adapted for mass production includes the following steps. Lay and affix a filler by adhering or sewing on an embroidering background element, in which the filler has an even thickness and a size larger than a controur size of a desired embroidering figure for covering a figure portion on the embroidering background elemnet where the desired embroidering figure is required to embroider. Entirely wrap up an embroidering portion of the filler and the embroidering background element with a plurality of sewing threads until the whole embroidering portion is entirely covered and wrapped up by the sewing threads. A size of the embroidering portion smaller than the desired embroidering figure is required to embroider. Fully cut off and remover a leftover portion from the embroidering portion. The leftover portion is an outer portion of the filler surrounding the embroidering portion.

Abstract: A cap with protrusive effect that can effectively display letters or diagrams of logos, emblems, etc. in a three dimensional fashion. The headwear includes a multi-panel crown, and a crown front portion consisting of two fabric pieces or two fabric pieces and one piece of woven or non-woven material. A flexible molded material or a piece of sheet is used to create letters or diagrams to be used as logos, emblems, etc. and is attached to the crown front portion and upper bill portion. The fabric materials that can be used are any type of common textile fabric or stretchable fabric material. Through a washing process, a natural three dimensional visual effect is provided to maximize the advertising effect of the cap. In addition, a dyed fabric with black pigment coating is used so that when the cap is washed the black pigment is decolorized and a mixed color contrast is provided between the remaining black color and the original color of the dyed fabric to maximize the aesthetic value and effect of a cap.

Abstract: Shadow work embroidery designs which can be performed by a sewing machine, preferably a computerized machine with digitized design embroidery patterns. The method employs at least two layers of material, an outer layer (8) of fabric which allows color to show through and an inner layer or layers (6,11), such as fabric or a removable stabilizer. On the inner layer of material is sewn an interior of a selected embroidery design (7) which is filled in with machine stitching. Once completed, an outer layer of garment fabric (8) is placed over the inner layer of material and an outline (9) of the selected embroidery design is stitched on the outer layer of material through the inner layer of material so that both layers of material are sewn together. If the inner layer of material is a removable stabilizer than the outline stitch (9) must catch the edges of the threads of the embroidered design (7).

Abstract: A decorative article and method for making an article is provided, the article having a base material, a decorative material covering a portion of the base material, and a trim material secured to the base material and the decorative material. The trim material is visible after application and during use of the article and serves to secure the decorative material to the base material as well as to frame the decorative material. Preferably, a portion of the trim material overlaps a portion of the decorative material, the two materials being secured by stitching along the overlapping portions. It is also preferred that the trim material be stitched to the base material along an outer edge and that the trim material be stitched to the decorative material along an inner edge.

Abstract: A protruding embroidery process which is specially adapted for mass production includes the following steps. Lay and affix a filler on an embroidering background element, in which the filler is made of a kind of material that shrinks under a predetermined temperature higher than the room temperature. The filler has an even thickness of not more than 4.5 mm and a size larger than a contour size of a desired embroidering figure for covering a figure portion on the embroidering background element where the desired embroidering figure is required to embroider thereon. Entirely wrap up an embroidering portion of the filler and the embroidering background element with a plurality of sewing threads until the whole embroidering portion, including a predetermined number of side edges thereof, is entirely covered and wrapped up by the sewing threads. Fully cut off and remove a leftover portion, which is an outer portion of the filler surrounding the embroidering portion, from the embroidering portion.

Abstract: A puff quilt square maker and method for fabricating a puff quilt square for use in fabricating a quilt or other similar article, such as a child's book, clothing, or decorative article. The puff quilt square maker is used to fabricate puffs in quitting of various shapes and sizes, including the size of the design and the height of the puff, in order to fabricate virtually any design in soft sculpture. A gathering guide is used to gauge each gathered edge of a piece of fabric. The gathering guide is provided with a first slit for receiving and holding one end of the thread used to gather the fabric and a plurality of second slits for receiving and holding a further portion of the thread. The puff quilt square maker includes a core and a guide ring for fabricating a puff. The fabric is placed over the core, with a reference mark positioned over the center of the core. After the fabric has been aligned with the core, the guide ring is slipped over the fabric to the bottom extent of the core.

Abstract: An embroidery method for transferring or securing one or more embroidery designs onto an article. A design-bearing embroiderer is produced by forming at least one design on a base material of suitable density and heat solubility, backing up the base material with a binder material having a peel-off sheet, trimming the margins off the designs and affixing a heat/pressure resistant protective layer thereon. The embroiderer is placed on an article after removing the peel-off sheet. By hot-pressing the embroiderer, the binder material melts and is affixed to the underlying article. The protective layer is then removed from the embroiderer after so securing the designs.

Abstract: A protruding embroidery process includes the following steps. Lay and fix a flat filler having an even thickness of not more than 4.5 mm and a size larger than the contour size of a desired embroidering figure on an embroidering background so as to cover the portion which the desired figure is required to embroider. Perforate the filler a plurality of consecutive interval perforations along the contour of the desired embroidering figure. Fully wrap up an embroidering portion of the filler, which is surrounded by the consecutive interval perforations, with the embroidering background by sewing thread along the consecutive interval perforations until the whole embroidering portion, including its side edges, is fully covered and wrapped up with thread and the leftover portion of the filler is fully cut off from the embroidering portion. Remove the leftover portion and the protruding embroidery is then provided.

Abstract: A simplified assembly for a multi-colored emblem that includes a non-woven base layer which outlines the emblem. The non-woven base layer extends beyond the embroidered fabric layer and provides an emblem with a non-fraying border.

Abstract: A ribbon embroidery applique is formed by stitching silk ribbon through a fabric backing. Stitches appearing on the front side of the backing create a pattern. The stitches and the backing are stabilized by applying a layer of glue to the rear of the backing and to the ribbon on the rear of the backing. The backing is trimmed closely around the pattern formed by the ribbon. The ribbon embroidery applique may be attached to a garment or a household item using reusable glue or other methods.

Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein a pattern is drawn on a template (1), and separate leather components (3) are prepared such that their outlines match the elements (2) of the motif. Each of the various components (3) is joined to the adjacent component at the contact points therebetween via reinforcing members (4), and apertures between said components (3) are filled with a tracery (5) of crossed threads with their ends joined to the edges of adjacent components (3).

Abstract: A method for making applique elements without the need for a light box, and without the need for tracing outlines of the applique elements onto the applique fabric materials. A pre-printed paper sheet is provided having outlines of the applique elements printed thereon in non-transferable ink. The back surface of the paper sheet is coated with a low softening temperature coating, such as a wax or a polymeric coating having a low heat softening temperature to releasably attach the cut, printed applique elements to the back of the applique fabric material. The applique elements are cut from the sheet of applique material and are releasably adhered to the back or wrong side of the applique fabric by pressing with a warm iron. An adhesive coating is applied to the seam allowance and to the peripheral edge of the template, and applique elements are cut from the applique material sheet together with the seam allowance, which is then folded over the template edge to adhere the seam allowance to the template.

Abstract: Overedge crochet stitching provides a whip stitch appearance on both sides of a fabric. Each stitch has (a) two contiguous legs of thread on the upper surface of the fabric, extending from a needle hole to the edge of the fabric; and (b) two contiguous legs of thread on the lower surface of the fabric, extending from the needle hole to the edge of the fabric. Both legs on the upper surface are bent to form a two strand bight at the edge of the fabric. Both legs on the lower surface extend first through the two strand bight of the preceding stitch and then to a one strand bight which loops around the two strand bight of the current stitch. The method and apparatus involve a threaded needle which carries the thread through the fabric, a hook which pulls thread to the fabric edge above and below the fabric, and a retractable spreader which supports a leg of thread which extends up from the needle hole to the preceding stitch.

Abstract: A fabric to be utilized in making a textile product is prepared in the steps comprising: embroidering a natural fabric along the predetermined cutting line and/or patterns with thermofusing fibers; and melt cutting and/or pressingly welding along said embroidered portions with a supersonic treating machine to provide frayless edge portions and/or openings as well as hollow patterns. Another fabric is prepared in the steps comprising: providing at least one surface of a natural fabric with a thermofusing fabric; and melt-cutting and/or pressingly welding along the predetermined cutting line and/or patterns with a supersonic treating machine.

Abstract: A sheet for embroidered picture includes a sheet-like base 1 made of paper such as synthetic paper or thick paper. Perforations 0.4-1.5 mm in inside hole diameter are formed in matrix form at least a part of the sheet-like base 1. From the sheet-like base 1, a sheet piece 4 in the desired shape can be cut off easily by trimming off along the perforations 2 with a pair of scissors or the like. The sheet piece 4 thus cut off in the desired shape may then be laminated on another sheet-like base 1, when an embroidery thread 3 is passed through the perforations 2 along the other sheet-like base 1 and the sheet piece 4, a three-dimensional embroidered picture is made. On the surface of the sheet-like base 1, a picture or pattern may be drawn, and an embroidered picture excelled in designability may be made when the picture or pattern is used as a background.

Abstract: An applique design is produced on a garment or other fabric article by providing chenille material having a fabric base and a plurality of cut or looped threads extending from an upper surface of a fabric base and applying a flexible backing material to a lower surface of the chenille material. The chenille material is cut to form edges having an outline of a desired design and disposed over a garment or fabric base. A polymer film is overlaid on the upper surface of the chenille material and a design is stitched over the film to the chenille material and the garment or fabric base, the stitching comprising closely spaced thread which covers and compresses portions of the film and chenille material, the film providing a barrier layer to prevent the thread loops from extending between the closely spaced thread of the stitching.

Abstract: A workpiece holder which is attachable to positioning apparatus associated with the sewing head of an automatic sewing machine whereby the workpiece holder can be automatically positioned with respect to an automatic reciprocating needle in the sewing head so as to allow a workpiece held within the workpiece holder to be sewn. The workpiece holder is adapted to hold cording to be disposed in the workpiece by stitching thereby to give a corded effect to the stitch pattern. The workpiece holder includes a base plate having at least one open stitch area being defined by edges within the base plate and arranged to hold a workpiece to be sewn. At least two rows of posts are disposed on the base plate, each of the rows being disposed adjacent to opposite edges of the stitch area. A cover plate is pivotally attached to the base plate. The cover plate has an open stitch area corresponding in location to the open stitch area on the base plate.

Abstract: Elementary patterns are sewn in a sewing machine wherein the work can be fed by increments T. The making of a pattern involves repeatedly moving the work in and counter to the feed direction between starting the final needle penetration points which are spaced apart a distance nT wherein n is a whole number exceeding one. This results in the making of several continuous thread legs each having a length nT which can exceed, at least slightly, the maximum bight range of the needle and each extending all the way between the starting and final penetration points. In order to form a second elementary pattern which intersects the first pattern, the work is fed to move the needle to an intermediate penetration point, for example, midway between the starting and final penetration points, and the work is then fed to position the needle at the starting penetration point of the second pattern.

Abstract: An improved method for producing a multi-colored emblem which may be bonded to a fabric is disclosed which provides an emblem with an embroidered appearance. The emblem is easily heat sealable onto difficult to adhere fabrics. The method generally involves providing a first woven material blank, providing a barrier layer of thermoplastic material, laminating the barrier layer onto one side of said material blank to form an assembly, cutting said assembly to a specific configuration, sewing a thread about the periphery of the cut assembly, and laminating said assembly onto a second woven material blank having a different color. This second assembly is again cut to a complimentary larger configuration and also provided with a thread about the periphery. The two material blanks are then heat sealed together and an adhesive layer is provided to the exposed barrier layer.

Abstract: A multi-embroidered lace comprising a first design made of metallic or lustrous type of yarn embroidered onto a ground fabric using an insoluble back thread. A second and different design made of a different yarn from the first is embroidered over the first design utilizing an insoluble back thread. The ground fabric may or may not be soluble as desired.

Abstract: A row of at least two coherent cruciform elementary patterns of stitches is formed in a zig-zag sewing machine by first making a first series of at least two zig-zag stitches and by thereupon making a second series of at least two zig-zag stitches which are mirror images of the stitches of the first series and each of which crosses a different stitch of the first series of stitches. The needle is caused to penetrate into the work in the middle of the first or last stitch of the first series of stitches prior to making the second series of stitches. Each stitch of the first and second series of stitches includes at least one uninterrupted length of thread. Only one crossing point of the stitches which form the first and second series is located at a needle perforation point. The first row of at least two cruciform elementary patterns can be followed by any desired number of additional rows in any desired orientation to form ornamental or other arrays of rows of cruciform patterns.

Abstract: A process for producing a painted, cord-bordered design on a comforter, includes the steps of superimposing a facing sheet of material on a layer of batting material which is on a backing sheet, positioning a cording material on the facing sheet in a predetermined pattern by use of a quilting machine, stitching the cording material immediately after positioning, the stitching going through all the layers of the comforter, removing the work piece from the quilting machine and painting those areas of the desired design which are bordered by the cording material.

Abstract: Needlepoint sheet having channel perforations with octagonal upper and lower openings. Thread drawn through a channel in a diagonal direction is pulled over a flat surface which widens the area covered by the thread. The needlepoint sheet is made of a polymeric material. The perforations are preferably formed into a plurality of aligned rows for receiving the thread. Each channel is enclosed by eight sides which form octagonal upper and lower openings. The width of each of the sides is substantially equal. In a preferred embodiment of the invention each of the sides form a plane, and the height of each of the side planes is substantially equal. In a preferred embodiment of the invention each of the side planes merge along a curved portion of the wall. This distributes the stress during bending of the needlepoint sheet, and reduces cracking and breakage thereof. In use thread is extended through the channels.

Abstract: A new garment decoration and a process for its manufacture, which encompasses both classical and modern elements of decoration. An image is manufactured directly on a garment, such as by silk-screening. Chenille is sewn about the border of the image, thereby creating a shape with a chenille outline and an interior image. The decorative shapes can be letters, numbers, mascots, characters or symbols.

Abstract: A method of hand-forming needlework patterns in a woven base fabric of the type having spaced, orthogonal thread groups, each including floating threads, some or all of which are removed from the base fabric to form additional openings, cooperating with those originally present in the base fabric, providing rows and columns of spaced openings. A needle threaded with a pattern thread is passed, and the thread drawn, alternately upwardly and downwardly through selected ones of the openings in a single row, and thereafter in additional rows, parallel to the first row, to form a complete design.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substrate having a pattern of a quilted article on one surface thereof. The substrate is preferably a rigid, but relatively easily cut material such as expanded polystyrene. Slits are cut into the substrate along the lines defining the pattern. A paper pattern having thereon a pattern identical to one on the substrate is also provided. The pattern comprises sections identified by numbers and all sections identified by the same number have the same quilt element. The quilt elements are made by cutting sections from the paper pattern and using the sections as templates to cut pieces of fabric somewhat larger than the template, resulting in the creation of excess fabric surrounding the template. The pieces of fabric are then attached to the substrate by punching the excess fabric into the slits surrounding the corresponding section on the substrate. The process is repeated for other sections on the substrate to produce the completed quilted article.

Abstract: A collimated knitting pattern instruction panel for instructing a user in the creation of knitwear having patterns thereon which are formed into columns. The knitwear consists of a plurality of rows of yarn each of which having at least two groups of stitching configurations, with each of the groups of stitching configurations defining a portion of a particular one of the patterns. In addition, a plurality of a particular one of the groups of stitching configurations form one of the columns on the knitwear. The collimated knitting pattern instruction panel comprises at least two elongated panel members, with each of the panel members having two horizontal edges and two side edges. At least one of the side edges of a first one of the panel members is in juxtaposition with one of the side edges of a second one of the panel members.

Abstract: An embroidered design adapted to be heat sealed to another article is disclosed. The embroidered design comprises a bobbin yarn forming a top surface of the embroidered design, and a needle or front yarn forming the bottom surface of the embroidered design. The needle yarn comprises first and second coextensive strands. One of the strands is made from a thermoplastic material which melts and forms an adhesive bond with the supporting article upon application of heat and pressure. The other strand remains intact upon application of heat and pressure. The second strand maintains the structural integrity of the embroidered design. The embroidered design also comprises a backing material disposed between the top and bottom surfaces which backing material is made from a degradable substance. The backing material disintegrates upon application of heat and pressure and may be brushed away.

Abstract: A composite laminated, non-distortable needlepoint canvas material comprised of a primary layer of non-elastic, open-mesh woven fabric having a uniform weave pattern of mesh apertures and a relatively thin secondary mesh-stabilizing layer of sheer non-elastic fabric material. The threads of the open-mesh primary layer are bonded to the sheer secondary layer by an interposed adhesive layer with the apertures of the primary layer being functionally free of adhesive and the threads of the primary layer are not susceptible to raveling at the edges of the composite needlepoint material. The sheer fabric secondary layer may be a non-woven, semi-transparent, random spun synthetic fiber material or a sheer closely woven fabric material. The secondary layer is bonded to the primary layer by a liquid adhesive applied to one face of the primary layer before it is compressively interfaced with the secondary layer (with the application of heat) or the secondary layer may itself have adhesive properties.

Abstract: A lightweight embroidered puffed design fabric (10) having puffed design elements (E) formed in a prescribed embroidered design (C) is disclosed. The design fabric includes a front fabric (A) on which the design is formed and a lightweight back fabric (B). The front and back fabrics are united by embroidery stitching (14) which forms a preshrink design pattern D for the puffed elements. Back fabric (B) is a gauze-type fabric which includes a relatively low count of highly shrinkable cotton weft and warp yarns (22, 24) loosely woven to form an open mesh 20 to facilitate full and uniform shrinking of the back fabric relative to said front fabric. Excess in the face of the front fabric forms puffed design elements (30, 32) in a manner controlled by preshrink design pattern D. In accordance with the method, front and back fabrics are united in composite fabric (11) by embroidering preshrink embroidered pattern (D) on front fabric (A).

Abstract: A lightweight embroidered puffed design fabric (10) having puffed design elements (E) formed in a prescribed embroidered design (C) is disclosed. The design fabric includes a front fabric (A) on which the design is formed and a lightweight backing fabric (B). The front and backing fabrics are united by embroidery stitching (14) which forms a preshrink design pattern D for the puffed elements. Backing fabric (B) is a gauze-type fabric which includes a relatively low count of highly shrinkable cotton weft and warp yarns (22, 24) loosely woven to form an open mesh 20 to facilitate full and uniform shrinking of the back fabric relative to said front fabric. Excess in the face of the front fabric forms puffed design elements (30, 32) in a manner controlled by preshrink design pattern D. In accordance with the method, front and backing fabrics are united in composite fabric (11) by embroidering preshrink embroidered pattern (D) on front fabric (A).

Abstract: A high quality embroidered garment, drapery, piece goods is manufactured by embroidering with embroidery thread of a single color to produce a sculptured pattern. The sculptured pattern is colored by printing from transfer paper in registry with the sculptured pattern utilizing a plurality of different colored dye stuffs.

Abstract: A specific pattern for adjusting a fabric feeding amount in an electronic sewing machine with a storage for storing stitch control data for a plurality of different patterns. The specific pattern includes a 1st stitching group stored in the sewing machine and used for stitching the whole pattern in a reverse feed, a 2nd stitching group which coincide with the first one when a feed reference point is adjusted properly, and at least a 3rd stitching group which is stitched by a plurality of forward feeds and rearward feeds and is positioned in opposition to the 1st stitching group relative to a middle basic line, and gives to the 2nd stitching group accumulative errors of the forward feed and the rearward feed, so that a balance between the feeding amounts in a forward and a rearward directions of stitching is conformed.

Abstract: A method for producing accurately sewn piecework using a backing material is disclosed. The backing material includes a pattern having proposed stitching lines along which fabric pieces are to be joined to re-create the pattern. A first piece of fabric is placed against the bottom side of the backing material, or the side without the pattern. It is placed with the top or right side facing away from the backing, and is placed to cover a first portion of the pattern. A second fabric piece, chosen to cover a second adjacent portion of the pattern, and to be joined to the first piece, is placed with its top or right side against the top side of the first piece. The second fabric piece is positioned so that it overlaps the proposed stitching line between the first and second portions of the pattern, and extends across the first piece of fabric. The second piece is large enough to cover the second portion of the pattern.

Abstract: Flexible non-distortable handcraft sheet materials, including needlework fabrics, adaptable for receiving printed designs, patterns, photographs and craft instructional information and the methodology for producing the materials with the designs, patterns and photographs and instructional information printed thereon. Material alignment and feed features are located along the parallel edges of the materials for moving same through a computer-directed printer. In accordance with the methodology visual information in the form of designs, patterns, photographs, flat art work, still objects, live objects, etc. is converted into digital information through a digitizer with the digitized image information thereafter fed to a computer for manipulation and editing by software and keyboard direction and for conversion to visual image information for CRT display and for utilization by a computer printer as imprinted graphic information.

Abstract: A composite laminated, non-distortable needlepoint canvas material comprised of a primary layer of non-elastic, open-mesh woven fabric having a uniform weave pattern of mesh apertures and a relatively thin secondary mesh-stabilizing layer of sheer non-elastic fabric material. The threads of the open-mesh primary layer are impregnated and coated with a synthetic resin mesh-stiffening material and are bonded to the sheer secondary layer by the synthetic resin mesh-stiffening material of the primary layer or by a combination of such mesh-stiffening material and an applied synthetic adhesive. The threads of the primary layer are not susceptible to raveling at the edges of the composite needlepoint material. The sheer fabric secondary layer may be a non-woven, semi-transparent, random-spun synthetic fiber material or a sheer closely woven fabric material.

Abstract: A method for instructions for knitting and crocheting in which the location, type, and number of each stitch is exactly indicated on a pattern piece scaled to the final shape of the finished item.

Abstract: A substrate or "canvas" for use in thread-craft is formed of stiffenable sheet-like material in a chosen three-dimensional surface configuration. The substrate is needle-penetrable throughout, or in a dense array of points. The points are arranged so as to be amenable to embroidery charting. The substrate interior is accessible for thread-tool manipulation.