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Clothing and Textiles 1 Ironing Techniques and Fabric Construction

Parts of the Iron Thermostat

Parts of the Iron Steam Release Thermostat

Parts of the Iron Thermostat Steam Release Sprayer

Parts of the Iron Thermostat Steam Release Sprayer Handle

Parts of the Iron Thermostat Steam Release Sprayer Handle Power

Parts of the Iron Thermostat Steam Release Sprayer Handle Power Water Tank

Parts of the Iron Thermostat Steam Release Sprayer Handle Power Water Tank Sole Plate

Safety and Care Don’t touch the sole plate when iron in on.Leave iron up right when not using.Always unplug iron and drape cords across ironing board when finished.Distilled water for water tank- helps keep sprayer and steamer unclogged. Clean the sole plate with a wet towel or steel wool.

Pressing equipment Ironing boardPress clothTailors hamSleeve board

Techniques Press as you go.Press seam allowances open, unless indicated other wise.Ironing: sliding motion over the fabricPressing: applying pressure to the garment, with no movement. Up and down movement.

Fusible material Fusible interfacing: woven, non-wovenFusible fleeceUse:“bumpy” side of interfacing is the attachable side- this needs to be toward the fabric. Apply heat, moisture, and pressure for about 10-12 secondsLift iron, then set on a new section of garment, and repeat.

Fabric and Temperature Natural:WoolSilkCotton/linenSynthetic: PolyesterNylonSpecialty:Pile Fabric Sheer

Fabric Construction: Woven CharacteristicsWoven fabrics are made by interlacing two sets of yarns at right angles to each other.  The two types of yarns that woven fabrics are comprised of are warp yarns and filling yearn.  A warp yarn is is the length-wise yarn, and the filling yarn in the yarn that runs width wise.  (see picture) Filling Warp

Fabric Construction: Woven Characteristicsselvage- the lengthwise edge of the fabric, usually between ¼ and ½ inch.  Warp yarns are always parallel to the selvage grain- The grain of the fabric is indicated by the direction parallel to either the warp or the filling yarn. This term is used if a fabric has been cut parallel to the warp or filling yarns. cut edge- has been cut with scissors, or rotary blade, but is still subject to fraying (if woven) raw edge-non-finished edge, subject to fraying (if woven)

Fabric Construction: Woven Characteristicslengthwise grain- When fabric is cut parallel to the warp yarncrosswise grain- When fabric is cut parallel to the filling yarn *fabric cut off grain will create a product that is skewed or twisted. (picture found on sewaquilt.com )

Fabric Construction: Woven Characteristicsbias- a direction in the fabric that is not parallel to either types of yarn.  Woven fabrics drape best when cut on the bias. (picture found at how-to- quilt.com )

Fabric Construction: Woven Characteristicscan often stretchfrays easilyhas warp and filling yarns Examples: Taffeta, Satin, Brocade, Canvas, Corduroy, Denim, Tweed

Fabric Construction: Knit Characteristicsdescribed as the inter-looping of yarns (loops are formed and other loops are drawn through them)Examples: jersey, Tulle

Fabric Construction: non-woven/felted Characteristicsbonding or interlocking of fibers through mechanical, chemical or thermal means.  more materials available with the increase in technology generally made of polyester or rayonExamples: wipes, vacuum bags, dryer sheets, tea bag, diapers, window shade, felt

Fabric Selection Pants:Fashion suitingDenim CorduroyBlouse:SilkCalico (cotton) Shirting twill Dress: Taffeta (prom dress) Satin Calico (cotton) Bag: Upholstery Duck cloth Corduroy See back of pattern envelop for manufactures suggestions.

References Halgren, P. (n.d.). Retrieved June 2, 2011, from how-to-quilt.com: http://www.how-to-quilt.com Ingrid Johnson, A. C. (2010). J.J.Pizzuto's Fabric Science Ninth Edition. Fairchild Books. Massard , G. ( n.d .). Retrieved June 2, 2011, from sewaquilt.com : www.sewaquilt.com Created by: Elizabeth Hale, Shanna Haws, Whitney Carter