1.02 Understanding The
Technical Design Process
B. Fabric Selection
1. Fabric Construction
Turning Yarn into Fabric
Weaving: The process
of interlacing one or
more sets of yarns
at right angles on a
loom.
 Warp yarns: Yarns
that run lengthwise
in woven fabric.
 Weft yarns: Yarns
that run crosswise in
woven fabric.
Turning Yarn into Fabric
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Grain: The direction
of the lengthwise and
crosswise yarns or
threads in a woven
fabric.
Bias: The diagonal
grain of a fabric. The
bias provides the
greatest “give” or
stretch in the fabric.
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Weaving
Plain weave
Plain weave: The simplest
weave in which the weft
(crosswise) yarn is passed
over then under each
warp (lengthwise) yarn.
A basket weave is one
variation, with the
weft yarn passing over
two and under two
warp yarns each pass.
Examples: Chiffon,
seersucker, taffeta
Weaving
Twill weave
Twill weave: A weave in
which the weft yarn is
passed over and under
one, two, or three warp
yarns beginning one warp
yarn back on each new
row.
Used for durability,
this weave produces a
diagonal design on the
surface.
Examples: denim,
gabardine
Weaving
Satin weave: A weave
that produces a smooth,
shiny-surfaced fabric
resulting from passing
the weft yarn over and
under numerous warp
yarns to create long
floats.
Satin weave
Examples: sateen,
satin
Weaving
Other weaves
Pile weave—corduroy,
velvet
Dobby—dotted swiss,
pique
Jacquard—brocade,
damask
Leno—fabrics with an
open, lacy appearance
Weaving Assignment
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Using construction paper cut into strips about
1 inches x 11 inches you should recreate:
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plain weave
twill weave
satin weave
On the back of each weave:
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list the advantages
list disadvantages
3 examples of weave