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How is silk made and what is it used for?
Silk is a natural fiber, secreted by silkworms to form their cocoons. Silk fabric is woven from the silk threads. The fabric is very soft, very slick, and very strong. It is used to make fine clothing- and at one time, it was used to make parachutes.
What is Very light soft and valuable fabric?
One of them is silk.
How silk is turned into fabric?
Silk makes a very smooth fabric, and is used to make fabric because of this. The reason for the smoothness is partly because of the tightness of the weave, and the fact that silk, or rather, the silk thread, is smooth itself when put into comparison with wool, which has a thread covered in miniature hooks. Silk has no such hooks.
What is the softest fabric in the world?
Vicuna fabric is very rare and expensive. As is silk, or even cashmere. However, the softness of a fabric is dependent on who makes the fabric and how it is made.
What is silk screen?
A very fine,tough fabric used in printing and arts.
What is a thin transparent fabric called?
Sheer fabric is a fabric that is made using really thin thread and a low density knit. It appears fairly transparent and it is also very flimsy.
Can anyone give advice on cutting out chiffon?
Cutting chiffon (and silk)can be very easy if you use a stabilizer. This is a thin soft fabric that you either pin, or Iron-on the back side of the fabric, and then remove when you are finished. There are many commercial varieties of this product which can found online and at most full service fabric shops. Ask for chiffon stabilizer.
What is a fine net fabric of silk called?
Tulle is a lightweight, very fine netting, which is often starched. It can be made of various fibres, including silk.
What genre is gossamer?
Common name for spider silk; a very light, sheer, gauze-like fabric.
What does acetate fabric feel like?
Acetate fabric has a smooth and silky feel to it, similar to silk. It is a lightweight and flowy fabric that drapes well, making it ideal for evening wear and formal attire. However, acetate fabric is prone to wrinkling and can lose its shape if not cared for properly.
What does the simile as soft as silk mean?
The simile "as soft as silk" means that something is very delicate, smooth, and gentle to the touch, similar to how silk fabric feels. It is used to convey a sense of luxuriousness and fine texture.
How do you sew slinky material?
Use a very sharp needle. You can also back the fabric with a very thin layer of webbing.
