Bell Ringer – Dec 4 th 1)Tell me about any experience you have had with sewing. That could include hand sewing, sewing on a button, or sewing with the sewing machine. (3+ sentences) 2)Why do you think it would be important to know how to properly wash your own cloths? (3+ sentences)

Textiles Natural and synthetic fibers

What is a fiber? The tiny pieces that are woven or otherwise put together to create yarn and fabrics.

Natural Fibers Wool Cotton Silk Linen

Wool Where does is come from? Sheep Goats Rabbits Llamas Others

Wool: Comes from animals fur Keeps you very warm Shrinks when it is wet Is course and rough on your skin

Cotton Comes from a plant

Cotton : Grows on a plant Is the most used natural fiber Is very cool and comfortable Grows in tropical /warm climates

Silk Where does silk come from?

From cocoons made by silkworms!!

Silk: Is made from silk worms Fades and is destroyed by the sun Is a strong fiber when dry Is expensive Is soft and very comfortable

Linen Where do we get linen from?

From the stem or stalk of the flax plant

Linen Made from the flax plant Used to be the main material used for making most bedding and towels Is cool and light weight Wrinkles a lot!

Synthetic Fibers Polyester Nylon Acetate Acrylic

Synthetic = Man made Synthetic fibers are made from chemical solutions that are forced through a spinnerets. When the liquid leaves the spinneret, it hardens and forms long strands that are later used to make yarn and fabric.

Polyester: Is the most commonly used synthetic fiber Can be made to imitate almost anything Its hard to clean a stain from the fabric Used to stuff pillows and comforters

Nylon: Is the second most used synthetic fiber First used to make women’s nylon stockings Is a strong and durable fiber Is used for lot of different things like sleeping bags, tents, rope, fish nets and many different kinds of clothing

Acetate: Was made to imitate silk Used for linings in clothing and for drapes, etc. Will not ware out in the sun like silk will Less expensive than silk

Acrylic: Was made to imitate wool Is less expensive than wool Won’t shrink like wool Is used for sweaters and blankets

Many, many, many more… Olefin Rayon Spandex Aramid Microfiber

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