Textiles Review

This natural fiber is comfortable, durable and easy to launder...

• Polyester

• Wool

• Cotton

• Acrylic

What is warp or lengthwise grain?

• My brain

• Grainline Parallel to the selvage

• Bias Grain

• Grainline perpendicular to selvage

What is the bias?

• The selvage

• 45 degree angle from selvage

• The lengthwise grain

• Raw edge of fabric

What is weft or crosswise grain?

• Grainline parallel to selvage

• Grainline perpendicular to selvage

• Handsewing fabric

• Bias

What is an example of a woven fabric?

• Cotton

• Knit

• Polyester

• Felt

What is an example of a non-woven fabric?

• Cotton

• Knit

• Polyester

• Felt

What is a selvage?

• Crossgrain

• Weft

• Tightly woven finished edge

• Raw edge of fabric

What is an example of fabric made by looping yarns together?

• Felt

• Rib Knit

• Denim

• Cotton

What should you never do with wool or it will shrink?

• Cut it

• Wash it in the washing machine

• Dry it in the dryer

• Wear it to a ski resort

What is silk fabric made of?

• Worm cocoons

• Mulberry leaves

• Silk worms

• Boil satin