Nov 22, 2008since corduroy is a napped fabric-one whose pile looks different (that is, reflects light differently) when viewed from various positions-you’ll need additional fabric to follow a napped layout,. Aug 2, 2008with pile fabrics like corduroy, velvet and velveteen, you do get a richer colour and better wear if you run the nap running upwards. Oct 13, 2005i have made a very nice corduroy jacket.
Nov 9, 2005i am going to sew a pair of corduroy pants, and i can’t remember whether to lay out the pattern pieces with the nap going up or down. Mar 31, 2007especially since your skirt is corduroy and straight, the turned up part of the hem will have to stretch significantly if you turn it inside out for hemming.