Components


 * Components are pre manufactured items added to textile products that are not the fabric. **

Components can be **functional** eg. zip, velcro or **decorative** eg. fringed edging, sequins. Examples of components that you could add to your designs:

**Thread** -Sewing up products, decoration. Comes in different sizes and fibres - embroidery silks, metallic thread, sewing thread.

**Interfacing** (Vilene) - Strengthening and stiffening fabric. Sew in or iron on. Non woven. Used in collars and cuffs, to reinforce embroidery.

**Wadding** - Used as flat padding for quilting. Often used to pad playmats and jackets. Insulates and retains warmth.

**Bias binding** - Used on the edges of products to cover raw edges and create a decorative effect.

Other items that are components are: zips, press studs, hook and eye, ribbon, buttons, sequins, eyelets, lace, toggles, pompoms, fringing etc.

Learn about Textile components

Different types of Tapes and Trims

Pockets are **not components** as they are usually made from the fabric of the product.

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