fibers weaving definitions

beater

a stick, comb or fork used to tightly pack the weft threads

fiber

a long, thin thread of material like wool or cotton

loom

a machine or frame used for weaving cloth. a loom holds the warps threads in place

motif

a design element or theme in a work of art

needle threader

a simple tool used in the aid of threading a needle

pile

any threads that extend above the surface of the weaving

skein

a length of yarn or thread loosely wound

selvage

the sides of a weaving that run parallel to the warp threads

tabby weave

basic alternating weaving pattern

tapestry needle

short needle with a long eye and a blunt point

yarn

fibers that have been twisted into long strands. yarn can be made from wool, cotton silk, etc.

warp

the vertical threads held in place on a loom that form the foundation of a fabric

weft

the threads that are passing over and under the foundation of a fabric

wool

Textile fiber obtained from a sheep