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Learning English Podcast - March 14, 2025
2025/3/14
VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English
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Andrew Smith
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Jill Robbins
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Katie Weaver
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Shep O'Neill
我将解释缝纫和针织的区别，以及对从事服装制作人员的不同称呼。缝纫和针织的主要区别在于：缝纫是将已经做好的布料或织物连接起来，而针织则是用纱线制作布料本身。缝纫可以描述许多连接或修理织物和衣服的方法，例如缝制袜子、衬衫、连衣裙、帽子和手套等各种衣服，还可以缝制窗帘或帐篷等较大的物品。缝纫可以使用缝纫机，也可以用手和针线进行。针织通常不需要使用机器或针线，而是使用较粗的纱线和两根细棒状的针织针。纱线通常由较小的天然纤维制成，如羊毛或棉花。缝纫线通常小于1毫米厚，而针织纱线通常为2到5毫米厚。许多针织者制作保暖的衣物，如羊毛衫、帽子和围巾，也可能针织毯子或其他家用物品。50多年前，大多数在美国工厂以缝纫衣服为生的美国人是女性，她们被称为女裁缝（seamstresses）。如今，我们有时会把任何缝纫的人都称为缝纫者（sewist），或者直接说缝纫的人。而一个以缝纫或修理衣服为生，使衣服合身的人被称为裁缝（tailor）。
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This chapter explores the key differences between sewing and knitting, explaining the techniques, materials, and terminology associated with each craft. It also discusses the historical and contemporary roles of women in sewing and the various terms used to describe people who sew or make clothes.
- Sewing connects pre-made fabric pieces, while knitting creates fabric from yarn.
- Sewing can involve machines or hand needles, knitting uses yarn and knitting needles.
- Historically, many female factory workers were called seamstresses; today, "sewist" or "person who sews" are common terms.
- A tailor sews or repairs clothes for a good fit.
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