VOCAB
Weaves/ Knitting
Fabric Finishes
Sewing Tools
VOCAB
100
Fiber
What is the basic unit of all fabrics
100
Plain Weave
What is the simplest form, made by passing a filling yarn alernately over and under one warp yarn
100
This chemical treatment prevents static electricity so garmets will not cling to the body
What is Antistatic
100
are smaller and shorter than shears and have round handles
What is scissors
100
VOCAB: Microfiber
What is an exrtemely thin filament of a manufactured fiber
200
Yarn
What is fibers combined to form a continuous strand
200
Twill Weave
What is formed when a yarn in one directions floats over two or more yarns in the other direction
200
this chemical treatment whitens fabrics and removes impurities. it is usually use on cotton and linen fabrics
What is bleaching
200
are used to cut pattern pieces from the fabric
What is shears
200
Spun Yarns
What is spinning staple yarns together produces
300
Fabrics
What is the weaving and knitting of yarns
300
Satin Weave
What is is made when a yarn in one direction floats over four or more opposite yarns and under one
300
Circular brushes remove short, loose fibers from the fabric suface and produce an even, soft pile
What is brushing
300
us used to hold pins and needles
What is pincushion
300
Filament Yarns
What is are made from filaments
400
Natural Fibers
What is are those that exist in nature
400
Weft Knitting
What is are made by hand or on flat or circular knitting machines.
400
fabric is pressed between heated rollers to make it smooth and glossy
What is calendering
400
is a firmaly stuffed, oval cushion used to shape curved areas while pressing
What is tailor's ham
400
Grain
What is the direction the yarns run
500
Manufactured Fibers
What is produced artificially from substances such as cellulose, oil products, and chemicals
500
Warp Knitting
What is is done by machine only, one or more sets of yarns the width of the fabric are used
500
this finish helps the fabric retain irs original shape and resist wrinkling after washing and drying. It may also be called durable press
What is permanent press
500
the job of the sewing machine is to hold pieces of fabric together with a
What is lockstitch
500
Filling Yarns
What is run along the crosswise grain
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