By Lindee Goodall

Selvedge, selvege, selvage

The outer finished edges along the length (warp) of piece goods. These edges are usually a little stiffer and firmer than the crosswise cut edge of the fabric and these edges will not ravel.

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Embroidery Tip

  • Using specialty threads that are thicker than 40-wt will make your embroidery feel thicker and stiffer. Most 2-color twists are 35-wt and even this slight difference is noticeable. UV-activated and glow-in-the-dark threads may be even heavier.

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