Eyelets

Bravo's Eyelets are metal rings that are hammered into the fabric to make openings in the fabric, so that rods or rope can be inserted without fraying the fabric and the fabric can be hung or attached.

Interfacing/Fusing

Usually a nonwoven fabric which is available in varying weights, that is used to stiffen fabric and strengthen seams or to keep the fabric from stretching out of shape.

Lining

Inserted between two printed layers of fabric to create a form of Blockout and prevent one print from being seen through the other print. Line and protect curtains from sun exposure and to hide the inner seams of garments. Lining comes in a huge variety of fabrications.

Seam Allowance/Bleed-Off

Seam Allowance is also referred to as "Bleed-off" and refers to the area beyond a seam or hem, that is either left plain or as a continuation of the print, depending on the product. Requirements for Seam Allowance/Bleed-off can be obtained from Production or the Art Department.

Sewing Thread

We try to match our Sewing Thread to all prints as best possible. We select a thread that is either neutral (i.e. Natural, Black or White) or a colour that matches the majority colour featured in the design.

Style Of Hem - Bias Binding

Bias Binding is used as a decorative finish for the raw edges of a fabric and is used either for hemming or as a form of a bound seam where the ends of the fabric are tucked within a tape, so that no raw ends are exposed.

Style Of Hem - Double Turned In

A Double Turned In Hem, involves folding the raw edge of the fabric from the front of the fabric to the back and then folded again and sewn to lock it in place. The result is a very neat finish where the raw edges are completely hidden and less likely to fray.

Hem Style- Double / Twin Top Stitch

A Double or Twin Stitched Hem refers to a form of stitching, created by a specific sewing machine with two or twin needles placed 8mm apart. This sewing machine automatically sews two lines of stitching using Straight Stitches, the resultant seam is extremely strong.

Style Of Hem - Header Tape

Bravo's Header Tape is another form of finishing used to reinforce and enable Flags, Banners, Sharkfins, Feathers & Tear Drops to be hung. Header tape is x wide & is available in White & Black.

Style Of Hem - Heat Knifing

Heat Knifing is used in regard to Polyester Fabrics to both cut and seal the edges in one go on preventing unsightly fraying. It is a very popular way to finish most Fabric Banners, as it is a neat finish & negates the need to "Hem" the Fabric the traditional way - by sewing.

Style of Hem - Mitred Edge

A Hem with a Mitred Edge, is created by first "double" turning the raw edges of the fabric, so that they are neatly tucked in and then the corners are folded on a 45 degree angle and then sewn to lock them in place.

Style of Hem - Overlocked Edge

Overlocking also known as "Blanket Stitch" uses a combination of straight & zigzag sewing in one action, to both stitch one or more pieces together or to bind the raw edges to prevent fraying.

Style of Hem - Single Top Stitch

A Single Top Stitch is the standard stitch used by most sewing machines. It is used for both seams and hems as reinforcement. to keep fabric held in a certain direction and for a neat finish.

Style of Hem - Single Turned In

A Single Turned In Hem involves the raw edge of the fabric being folded from the front to the back once and then sewn, so the raw edges can only be seen from the back. The result is a less bulky hem!

Style of Hem - Square Edge

A Square Edge Hem otherwise known as a "Straight Edge Hem" is created by first "double" turning the raw edges of the fabric, so that they are neatly tucked in and then the corners are folded to form a square or straight edge at the corners of a hem.

Zigzag Top or Edge Stitch

A ZigzagTop or Edge Stitch is sewn as a single seam or hem using "Zigzag" shaped stitches. Zigzag stitches, are mainly used for neatening / finishing raw edges or due to their natural give are often used to sew strips of elastic to fabrics particularly jersey, swimwear and sportswear.

Style of Hem - Zigzag Top Stitch

A Zigzag Stitch is sewn as a single seam or hem using "Zigzag" shaped stitches. Zigzag stitches, can be altered in both width and length and are sometimes also used as a decorative stitch. We use Zigzag stitches to sew & neaten the edges of our EZYFIT fabric graphics.

Style Of Seam - Bias Binding

Bias Binding is used as a decorative finish for the raw edges of a fabric and is used either for hemming or as a form of a bound seam where the ends of the fabric are tucked within a tape, so that no raw ends are exposed.

Seam Style - Double / Twin Top Stitch

A Double or Twin Top Stitch refers to a form of stitching, created by a specific sewing machine with two or twin needles placed 8mm apart. This sewing machine automatically sews two lines of stitching using Straight Stitches, the resultant seam is extremely strong.

Style Of Seam - Flat Fell

A Flat Fell Seam is durable seam which is usually found on jeans or any product requiring more than standard reinforcement. A Flat Fell Seam seam is found on both the face and reverse of a garment, we used this form of sewing for the Lycra Pavilions that we created for BMW.

Style Of Seam - Flat locked

A Flat locked seam, is a cover stitch used to sew the two pieces of stretchy fabric together. This stitch has multiple needles and creates a stitch perpendicular to the seam line that will be flat and wont fray throughout the duration of the garment/product life.

Style Of Seam - French Seam

A French Seam is a strong seam which is stitched on both sides of the fabric to enclose all of the raw edges. A french-seam is traditionally used for fine fabrics, curtains, shirts and undergarments.

Style Of Seam - Heat Knifing

Heat Knifing is used in regard to Polyester Fabrics to both cut and seal the edges in one go preventing unsightly fraying . It is a very popular way to finish most Fabric Banners, as it is a neat finish & negates the need to "Hem" the Fabric the traditional way - by sewing.

Style of Seam - Overlocked Edge

Overlocking also known as "Blanket Stitch" uses a combination of straight & zigzag sewing in one action, to both stitch one or more pieces together or to bind the raw edges to prevent fraying.

Style of Seam - Self Bound

A Self Bound Seam, emulates the look of Bias Binding, without the Bulk of a separate binding.

Style of Seam - Single Stitch

A Single Seam is created using a continuous line of straight stitches and is the most common style of seam used. Often used in conjunction with Top Stitching, Overlocking and Heat Knifing.

Style of Seam - Single Top Stitch

A Single Top Stitch is the standard stitch used by most sewing machines. It is used for both seams and hems as reinforcement. to keep fabric held in a certain direction and for a neat finish.

Style of Seam - Straight Stitch

A Straight Stitch is the standard stitch used by most sewing machines. It is used for both seams and hems as reinforcement. to keep fabric held in a certain direction and for a neat finish.

Style of Seam - Zigzag Stitch

A Zigzag Stitch is sewn as a single seam or hem using "Zigzag" shaped stitches. Zigzag stitches, are mainly used for neatening/finishing raw edges or due to their natural give are often used to sew strips of elastic to fabrics particularly jersey, swimwear and sportswear.

Seam Style - Zigzag Top / Edge Stitch

A ZigzagTop or Edge Stitch is sewn as a single seam or hem using "Zigzag" shaped stitches. Zigzag stitches, are mainly used for neatening / finishing raw edges or due to their natural give are often used to sew strips of elastic to fabrics particularly jersey, swimwear and sportswear.

Rod Pockets

Rod Pockets are a type of finishing used for Fabric Banners and Curtains. They are sewn to allow Rods or Dowel to be inserted & the Fabric Banner to be hung. Rod Pockets can be created on the Top, Bottom or Sides of your Fabric Banner, depending on how you wish to hang your Fabric Banners.

Tabs

Tabs are a type of finishing used for Fabric Banners and Curtains. They are sewn to allow Rods or Dowel to be inserted & the Fabric Banner to be hung. The depth & thickness of these Tabs is determined by the "diameter" of the Rod or Dowel to be used & the weight of the fabric to be hung.

Velcro

Bravo's Velcro is a form of fastening that creates a strong bond, which can easily be opened & re-fastened. Bravo uses Velcro extensively for display products.

Webbing

Bravo's Webbing is a strong woven fabric often used in strips of varying size. Although it is used in many products, it is most commonly used as reinforcement for curtains, banners, fence wrap and bags.

Zipper Finishes - Centred Zipper

A Centred zipper is a zipper that is sewn in with an even amount of fabric on each side of the zipper. The teeth of the zipper are lined up directly under the area where the fabric would have been otherwise sewn as a seam.

Zipper Finishes - Exposed Zipper

A Exposed zipper is a zipper that is sewn with the teeth of the zipper lining up directly where the fabric would have been otherwise sewn as a seam, if there were not a zipper forming the join instead.

Zipper Finishes - Invisible Zipper

A Invisible zipper is actually a particular zipper that is sewn with the teeth of the zipper lining up directly where the fabric would have been otherwise sewn as a seam. No folds are used to cover this type of zipper, because their actual structure, makes them virtually hidden from the eye.

Zipper Finishes - Lapped Zipper

A Lapped zipper has one fold of fabric hiding the zipper from view. The teeth of the zipper are lined up directly under the area where the fabric would have been otherwise sewn as a seam, if there were not a zipper forming the join instead. It is most commonly seen in slacks, skirts and on the reverse of cushions.