This is probably one reason why there is confusion. Both velvet and terry cloth have an extra lengthwise yarn. Two examples of pile fabrics that have a third crosswise yarn are corduroy and velveteen.
They also have a cut pile. The color to a pile is richer and darker when it is running upward. This is because the light reflection gives it more highlights. There is a disadvantage to running the pile upward, however: You sacrifice durability. The fibers are exposed to more rubbing force and therefore don't wear as well. Consider the end use before deciding which way to run the pile. If richer color is important to you, perhaps in your velvet jacket, then run the pile upward.
Terry cloth is more absorbent if it has high loops and a loose twist, but this construction makes it less durable. Lower loops and very tightly twisted yarns make for a more durable, long-lasting towel. However, any of us who have experienced the poor absorption and scratchy feel of some hotel towels know first-hand the disadvantages of the low loops and tight twists.
Napped fabrics are made from the conventional two sets of yarns. One of the ordinaries or subordinaries having the form of a wedge, usually placed palewise, with the broadest end uppermost. To drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles. A mass of things heaped together; a heap; as, a pile of stones; a pile of wood. A mass formed in layers; as, a pile of shot. A funeral pile; a pyre. A large building, or mass of buildings.
Same as Fagot, n. A vertical series of alternate disks of two dissimilar metals, as copper and zinc, laid up with disks of cloth or paper moistened with acid water between them, for producing a current of electricity; -- commonly called Volta's pile, voltaic pile, or galvanic pile.
The reverse of a coin. See Reverse. Pile fabrics are sewn in the direction of the nap. Most of the pile fabrics are thick though there are thin ones like velveteen. So you may not be able to use pins on them. The deep pile will swallow the pins — if you have long pins, use that. You also need very sharp scissors to cut pile fabric. Never press pile fabric with hot iron — all that beautiful pile will be crushed and will be beyond repair.
Applying heat can damage the pile. Faux fur is one fabric you can never iron. Matting of the pile, tufting etc are damage to pile. Your best bet is to use the steam settings. If you have to iron, iron from the wrong side after keeping the pile on a similar pile surface like a terry cloth. If you have short pile fabrics you can iron from the back on a surface covered with another pile fabric like velvet.
Most of the pile fabrics are bulky — you may have to use seam techniques which would not add too much bulk. Choice of fastenings, like zipper buttons, hemming all will be influenced by this avoidance of bulk. Where do I find a presser foot that allows you to sew the faux fur without it clogging up your machine. I have a Brother sewing machine.
Hi Cheryl Walking foot is normally used for sewing faux fur. Your email address will not be published. Check out the post on fleece fabrics and the post on Nap for more on this Napping is done for many purposes — primary of which is give it a softer warmer feel. Different types of Pile fabrics There are two types of pile fabrics : Filling-pile fabrics , in which the pile is formed of filling yarn, and warp-pile fabrics , in which the pile is formed of warp yarn velvet, terrycloth.
In cut pile the loops are cut either in the loom itself during the weaving process or after the fabric is made velvet The different types of pile fabrics are as follows 1. Velvet Velvet is a plain weave fabric with a cut pile. Check out the post on different types of velvet 2. Terry cloth This is a warp pile fabric with uncut loops of fibers forming the pile on the surface 3 Velveteen This is a fabric with a very short pile 4 Corduroy This is filling pile fabric with vertical ribs 5 Chenille Chenille fabric has a very fuzzy pile — it is very soft and smooth.
The base fabric is woven 6 Velour This is a cotton warp pile fabric with a deep pile. It is not as thick as real fur and hence more easier to sew than the original fur 8 Plush A rich soft fabric, plush is woven as a double face fabric like velvet, then cut in the middle but it is cut with the warp pile higher.
It is a favourite for making soft toys, blankets etc Some tips when using Pile fabrics Buy fabric with a denser pile — this almost always points to a better quality fabric The pile is delicate.
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