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ing. Reference: _Textiles_, pages 58-64. _Satin Weave_ 1. Examine the sample of satin under the pick glass. Notice that the warp and filling interlace in such a way that there is no trace of the diagonal on the face of the cloth. _a._ Is satin of a close or loose weave? _b._ What can you say of the surface of satin? _c._ What effect has this smooth surface on light? _d._ This is called a satin weave. Why? _e._ What is the most extensive use of the satin weave? (See _Textiles_, page 1.) NOTE.--Sometimes fabrics of other weaves will have a satin stripe. _Gauze Weave_ 2. Examine the sample of voile under the pick glass. This is a type of what is known as gauze weave. _a._ What is the chief characteristic of the gauze weave? _b._ Name several gauze fabrics. _Lappet Weave_ 3. Examine a piece of lace curtaining under the pick glass. _a._ If the fancy figures were not present, of what weave would this sample be? Simple figures are stitched into plainly woven or gauze fabrics by machinery to imitate embroidery. This style of weave is known as lappet weave. _b._ On fabrics of what two weaves is lappet weaving used? _c._ What is lappet weaving? _Jacquard Weave_ 4. Examine a piece of carpet. Notice the elaborate designs or patterns and the number of colors used. When the figures are elaborate they cannot be stitched in by simple lappet weaving. A special attachment called the _Jacquard_ apparatus is placed on top of the loom. This apparatus controls the warp threads so that a great many sheds may be formed and elaborate figures woven into fabrics. This is called Jacquard weaving. _a._ What must be added to a loom for Jacquard weaving? _b._ What is the use of the Jacquard apparatus? _c._ When is the Jacquard weave used instead of lappet weave? 5. Read _Textiles_, page 61. _Double Cloth Weave_ 6. Examine the sample of double cloth. Notice that there are two single cloths. They are combined into one by here and there lacing the warp and filling of one cloth into the warp and filling of the other. In this way they are fastened together securely. _a._ What color is the sample on one side? the other? _b._ Of what is double cloth composed? _c._ How are the single cloths combined into one? _d._ Read _Textiles_, page 62. What are some of the uses of d
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