
Working with Textiles - Part 2 of 3
Fabrics
You can have polyester, taffeta or silk taffeta, silk or polyester crepe de chine, polyester georgette, viscose (rayon) or silk georgette. The weaving pattern remains the same no matter what yarn is used.
All fibres lend themselves better to a particular weave. Fine, flexible silky fibres are better suited to silky flowing fabrics. Stronger, coarser fibres are better suited to jackets and coats.
Drape
Not all fabrics behave in the same way.
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