This document discusses the materials needed for household linen projects. It identifies fabric or textiles as the most important material and explains there are two main kinds - natural fabrics from plants and animals like cotton and linen, and man-made fabrics like nylon and polyester. It also mentions that threads come in different materials and lengths and are selected based on the fabric color.
2. The fabric, textile, or cloth is the most important
material in making household linen such as a
pillowcase. Proper selection and preparation of the
material is important to come up with a durable,
attractive, and useful household linen projects.
3. Textiles or Fabrics Suitable for Household Linens
Many household types of linen, such as pillowcases, bed
covers, table linens, and others, are made from fabrics or textiles.
Fabric or cloth is a material made from fibers. A textile is any
product made from fabric while fibers are raw materials used to
make cloth.
5. Two Kinds of Fabric
* Natural fabrics are made from fibers of plants and
animals.
Examples: cotton, linen, wool, and silk
* Man- made fabrics are made from synthetic fiber made by
man.
Examples: nylon, polyester, rayon
9. Sewing Threads
• Threads are sold in spools or balls of 45.72 m, 64.008 m, and 91.44 m
(50, 70, and 100 yards). A wide variety of threads is available, from
colored or plain white, to cotton, rayon, and silk. For sewing machines,
choose the mercerized cotton thread. It is stronger and more elastic
than plain cotton thread because it has treated to increase strength and
gloss.
