Contrast fabric

Contrast fabric is a sewing term that refers to a fabric piece or embellishment made from a different fabric than the main fabric. The term 'contrast fabric' is used in contrast to the term self-fabric.

Contrast fabric is used in certain pattern pieces such as facings and linings to produce design details that stand out from the rest of the garment.^[1] It is also used as embellishment, such as in ric rac, piping or appliqué. For example, to make buttons a design feature, a special type of button is often covered in the contrasting fabric.^[2]

References

^ Ringle, Weeks (2005). Modern Quilt Workshop. Quarry Books. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-61059-440-0.
^ Moore, Gina (27 May 2004). Cushions & Covers: A Step by Step Guide to Creative Soft Furnishings. Franz Steiner Verlag. pp. 65–66. ISBN 978-1-84340-217-6.

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[1] Ringle, Weeks (2005). Modern Quilt Workshop. Quarry Books. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-61059-440-0.

[2] Moore, Gina (27 May 2004). Cushions & Covers: A Step by Step Guide to Creative Soft Furnishings. Franz Steiner Verlag. pp. 65–66. ISBN 978-1-84340-217-6.

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