1. Fabrics
Blends, Knits, Weaves

2. Get ready for Class.... Take out portfolio Obtain 2 handouts
Get ready to take some notes
Obtain 2 handouts
One White- warp
One Blue- weft
Blue: Cut out all the ½” strips of blue
White: Cut all the way up the white lines (stopping at the line where it says “Name” & “Type of Weave”

3. Yarns Yarn- Fibres that have been overlapped and twisted together
This has been going on for thousands of years! (probably more!)
A blend is a yarn made from two or more different fibres
It can be a blend of natural fibres, synthetic fibres, or both together.
For Example- You may own a t-shirt with a blend- 60% cotton, 40% polyester
The cotton will give it comfort and good looks
The polyester will make it more wrinkle free

4. Fabrics Fabric is also called material, or cloth
Is it what your clothes are made of
Most fabrics are made by weaving or knitting yarns or by matting fabrics together

5. Knits
Fabrics made by looping strands of yarn together row after row with special needles.
Most knitting today is done by machine
Knitting is mostly done with a single strand of yarn
Think of people knitting at home- 2 needles and a ball of yarn
Knits are comfortable because they can stretch with movement and return to original shape. Hardly wrinkle.

6. Woven Fabrics
Weaving is the interlocking of strands of yard to form fabric
The Warp- one set of yarn- is lined up in lengthwise rows on a loom
The weft/filling- another set of yarn passed over and under these rows in a crosswise direction
There are 3 types of weaves

7. Fabrics are most often woven on industrial looms
Each type of weave produces a different fabric
Woven fabrics hold their shape and are typically strong (compared to knits)

8. Plain Weave Each weft passes over and under each warp yarn
The most simple weave
Can be sheer and fragile, or heavy and sturdy- depends on the fibre you use and tightness of weave

9. Twill Weave
Each weft yard passes over at least two, but not more than four, warp yarns.
This action produces a diagonal line
Noted for its strength & durability- ex. Jeans- denim

10. Satin Weave Each weft yarn passes over four or more warp yarns
Produces a fabric with shine
Fabrics with satin weaves- Ex- acetate and satin
Used in bridal gowns, evening wear, dresses and blouses

11. Upcoming Project
You will create a weave using a cardboard loom and many different yarns
The idea is to produce a square/rectangle shaped weave
Possible uses: wash cloth, doily, place mat

12. Today’s Activity Portfolio Requirement #4
Create a weave of your choice
Be sure to put your name on it AND the type of weave
Example below- Plain weave