Quilting - quilting (English spelling)

Japanese: キルティング - きるてぃんぐ（英語表記）quilting

Quilting is a technique in which cotton, soft feathers, or wool is sewn between the outer and lining fabrics to create a raised pattern. There are three types of quilting: English quilting, in which the entire pattern is raised, Italian quilting, in which wool is sewn into only parts of the pattern, and American quilting, in which a design is created using appliqué and then quilted.

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Origin

The oldest known example in Europe is said to have been built in the early 11th century.

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Stitches used

Backstitch, chainstitch, machine stitch, etc.

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Outer fabric

Soft, somewhat stretchy fabrics are suitable, from plain to patterned, such as silk crepe, dechin, brocade, taffeta, satin, silk-like woven fabrics, light wool, cashmere, and muslin.

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Lining

Choose fabrics that don't stretch much, such as woven habutae, new moss, or thin cotton.

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Filling for the core

Oume cotton, synthetic cotton, wool, soft cotton cord (used for line patterns and thin areas), etc. Feathers are used for sportswear and futons.

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Applications

It is used in a wide range of applications, including warm jackets, sportswear, loungewear, dressy clothing, and children's clothing. It is also used for bags, interior decorations, lap blankets, futons, etc.

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Quilting Techniques
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Quilting Techniques

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

表布と裏布の間に、綿または柔らかい羽毛や毛糸などを入れて縫い、模様を浮き上がらせたものをいう。キルティングには、おもに全体に模様を浮き上がらせたイングリッシュ・キルティングと、部分的に模様の中だけに毛糸などを通して浮き上がらせたイタリアン・キルティング、アップリケで図案を出し、さらにキルティングした、アメリカン・キルティングがある。

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