Weaves (fibres and fabrics)

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What are the three basic ways yarn are woven into fabric
Plain, twill, and satin
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What does a plain weave look like?
Over one, under one (or the other way around)
Over one, under one (or the other way around)
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What are three common plain weaves?
Broadcloth, gingham, muslin
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What is broadcloth?
It is made from cotton and polyester and it is dyed after it is woven. It is used to make skirts, shirts, and blouses.
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What is gingham?
Pre-dyed yarns are woven together to form a checkerboard pattern.
Pre-dyed yarns are woven together to form a checkerboard pattern.
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What is muslin?
100% unbleached or un-dyed cotton. It is used to make lightweight clothing, blankets or baby wraps.
100% unbleached or un-dyed cotton. It is used to make lightweight clothing, blankets or baby wraps.
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What does a twill weave look like?
Over one, under two (or the other way around)
Over one, under two (or the other way around)
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What are three common twill weaves?
Denim, gabardine, and chino
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What is denim?
When just warp or just weft yarns are dyed. It is made of cotton or cotton blends (spandex or polyester).
When just warp or just weft yarns are dyed. It is made of cotton or cotton blends (spandex or polyester).
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What is gabardine?
A tough, tightly woven fabric used to make suits, overcoats, trousers, uniforms, and windbreakers. It is traditionally made out of wool.
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What is chino?
It is originally made out of 100% cotton. It is used to make trousers, called chinos.
It is originally made out of 100% cotton. It is used to make trousers, called chinos.
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What does a satin weave look like?
Over three or more, under one (or the other way around)
Over three or more, under one (or the other way around)
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What are three common satin weave names?
Charmeuse, peau de soie, jacquard
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What is charmeuse?
A lightweight, drapy fabric with a shine on the right side and a dull, not shiny backside
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What is peau de soie?
A luxurious, heavy, stiff fabric. It is used in evening wear and wedding wear.
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What does peau de soie mean?
Skin of silk
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What is jacquard?
A fabric with a pattern that is woven into the fabric
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What are three ways to make fabric?
Felting, knitting, or weaving
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What are three examples of non-woven fabric?
Interfacing, felt, and melton cloth
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What are the two main types of knit fabric?
Single knit and double knit
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What is a single knit?
When there are bumps on one side and vertical lines on the other side. The bumps look like V's
When there are bumps on one side and vertical lines on the other side. The bumps look like V's
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What is a double knit?
Vertical lines on both sides
Vertical lines on both sides