Ever go to a tailor and have no idea what word(s) she/he just said? Well, we are here to bring a little education into the wide world of tailoring with a little terminology talk. Check back every week for a new term.
Next up: Pile
Pile
(or Nap) refers to the fuzzy part of corduroy or velvet. It’s usually directional, so when you brush the fibers up or down, it can change the color of the fabric, or look shinier on one side. Special machine feet are sometimes necessary when sewing either of these fabrics, since the sewing machine can leave marks imprinted in the pile if you’re not careful.
