Surajmal Shobhachand supplies garments from India with hand crochet trims and panels or machine-made crochet-look lace. Flower motifs and narrow edgings are supplied as part of the garment.
Crochet lace is formed by looping a single thread with a hook.
Crochet garments we supply
Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it with crochet.
Request a similar style→Hand crochet or machine-made crochet-look lace
Hand crochet
For a raised floral detail, the hand-crochet example uses flower motifs joined by open loops.
Machine-made crochet-look lace
The machine-made example offers a finer openwork repeat for a scalloped edging.
Name the construction on the brief: established crochet (galloon) machines do not make true crochet.
Crochet edging on woven fabric
Blanket stitch along a woven edge forms the foundation for a crochet border.
Specifying crochet on a tech pack
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- Construction
- Choose hand crochet or machine-made crochet-look lace.
- Reference and dimensions
- Send a photo, sketch or physical piece. Give the finished motif size, edging width or panel dimensions.
- Yarn fibre and count
- Specify the fibre and yarn count, or send a yarn reference. See yarns.
- Colours
- Give a colour reference for each shade.
- Application and placement
- Mark the appliqué, edging or insert on the garment sketch. Measure its position from the neckline, hem or another fixed point.
- Garment fabric
- Name the garment and its fabric. For a T-shirt ground, see single jersey.
- Required care outcome
- State the washing and drying conditions. Set inspection points and acceptance criteria for attachment and finished appearance after laundering.
- Quantities
- Give quantities per style and colourway.
Not sure of every line? Tell us what you are planning, and we will advise on what works best.
Send this as a brief→Tests for crochet-trimmed garments
| Test | Method | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Washing and drying[1] | ISO 6330 | Domestic washing and drying procedures for fabrics, garments and other textile articles. |
| Colourfastness to laundering[2] | AATCC TM61 | Colourfastness under accelerated laundering for textiles intended for frequent washing. |
| Fabric dimensional change[3] | AATCC TM135 | Changes in fabric length and width after home laundering. |
| Finished appearance[4] | AATCC TM143 | Smoothness, seam smoothness and crease retention in washable textile products. |
Common questions about crochet
Can you put crochet flowers on T-shirts?
Yes, with crochet flower appliqués to your design. See appliqué for other garment applications.
Is crochet the same as embroidery?
No. Embroidery works images on fabric with a needle and thread. See embroidery or hand embroidery for a stitched design.
Is crochet the same as knitting?
No. Knitting draws a loop through a previous loop at the edge of a fabric.
Can you add crochet edging to a woven shirt?
Yes, we supply woven shirts with crochet edging. For other trim constructions, see lace.
A question this does not answer? Ask us directly and we reply within 24 hours.
Get a garment quote for your crochet collection
Send the garment references or tech packs for the collection, each crochet detail reference and quantities per style and colourway. We reply within 24 hours.
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