WEAVING

SUBHA SRI.I.P
B.Des(FASHION DESIGN)
SECOND YEAR (THIRD SEMESTER)
CONTENT
• Introduction to weaving
• Weave types and its details
1. Tabby weave
2. Basket weave
3. Twill weave
3a. Warp twill weave
3b. Weft twill weave
3c. Warp and Weft twill weave
3d. Pointed twill weave
4. Extra warp weave
5. Extra weft weave
6. Pattern created
Introduction to weaving
1. Tabby weave
Tabby weave is the most basic of three fundamental types of textile weaves. And they are also known as Plain
weave.

Tabby weave is mostly used in Fashion and Furnishing fabrics.

And also in making of muslin and canvas fabrics.

The main advantage of tabby weave is that they are stronger and firmer than any other ordinary weave.
Tabby woven fabrics need not to be ironed repeatedly for maintaining its smooth appearance.
It provides a structure look to products.

Accordingly, Dhotis, sarees, blankets, suits and shirts

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2. Basket weave
The basket weave is a variation of the plain weave in which two or more warp yarns cross alternately with two
or more filling yarns, resembling a plaited basket.
A. Where it is used?
B. Advantages of basket weave.
C. Where am I going to use this weave?
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3. Twill weave
A. What is twill weave?
B. Where it is used?
C. Advantages of twill weave
D. Where am I going to use this weave?
3a. Warp twill weave
A. What is warp twill weave?
B. Where it is used?
C. Advantages of warp twill weave.
D. Where am I going to use this weave?
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3b. Weft twill weave
A. What is weft twill weave?
B. Where it is used?
C. Advantages of weft twill weave.
D. Where am I going to use this weave?
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3c. Warp and Weft twill weave
A. What is warp and weft twill weave?
B. Where it is used?
C. Advantages of warp and weft twill weave.
D. Where am I going to use this weave?
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3d. Pointed twill weave
A. What is pointed twill weave?
B. Where it is used?
C. Advantages of pointed twill weave.
D. Where am I going to use this weave?
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4. Extra warp weave
A. What is extra warp weave?
B. Where it is used?
C. Advantages of extra warp weave.
D. Where am I going to use this weave?
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5. Extra weft weave
A. What is extra weft weave?
B. Where it is used?
C. Advantages of extra weft weave.
D. Where am I going to use this weave?
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6. Own Pattern

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