{"id":3825,"date":"2023-03-22T10:41:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T09:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/?p=3825"},"modified":"2023-03-22T10:41:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T09:41:24","slug":"what-is-nap-on-a-sewing-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/what-is-nap-on-a-sewing-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"What is nap on a sewing pattern?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A nap on a sewing pattern is the raised design on the fabric. It is usually made of cotton or wool and is used to add texture and interest to a sewing project.<\/p>\n

NAP is an acronym for “Not Answered, Please.” It is used on sewing patterns to indicate that the pattern maker has not yet determined the answer to a particular question.<\/p>\n

What does it mean when a pattern says with or without nap? <\/h2>\n

If you want your pattern pieces to lay “without” nap, then you need to layout your fabric so that the lower edges of the pieces are pointing to opposite ends of the fabric. If you want your pattern pieces to lay “with” nap, then you need to layout your fabric so that the lower edges of the pieces are pointing to the same end of the fabric.<\/p>\n

If your fabric has a nap, you will need to be careful when working with it. The nap is the direction in which the fibers lie. If you run your finger up and down the fabric, you will be able to feel the nap. The smooth direction is referred to as “with the nap” and the rough direction as “against the nap.”<\/p>\n

What is an example of nap in sewing <\/h3>\n