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Nap direction mismatch
Pattern pieces cut with pile running in different directions on fabrics like velvet or corduroy look a different shade once assembled. Always cut all pieces with a with-nap layout, following the pattern's nap arrow.
intermediate · Fabric handling problems
Napped fabric shading
Panels of the same fabric appearing to be different colors under light is an optical effect from pile fibers lying in opposing directions, not a dye issue. Cut every piece in the same nap direction.
intermediate · Fabric handling problems