Arts and Crafts - Fiber and Textile Crafts
Here you will learn some English words related to fiber and textile crafts such as "macramé", "quilting", and "weaving".
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a delicate and intricate lace-making technique that involves twisting and braiding multiple threads wound on bobbins, using pins and a pattern to create a lace fabric with various designs and patterns
a technique of creating a fabric or accessory by tying together short lengths of yarn or other fibers
a fiber art technique that involves knotting cords or ropes together in various patterns and designs to create decorative and functional objects such as wall hangings, plant hangers, and jewelry
the process of twisting or braiding fibers, typically natural or synthetic, together to create a flexible and strong cord or rope that can be used for various applications such as sailing, climbing, or construction
the process of creating a textile floor covering by weaving, knotting, tufting, or hooking various fibers
the process of manually or mechanically twisting fibers such as wool, cotton, silk, or synthetic materials, into yarn or thread that can be used for various textile applications
a sewing technique that involves stitching together multiple layers of fabric, often with a soft padding material in between, to create a warm and durable blanket or bedspread
the art and craft of creating delicate and intricate fabrics using various techniques such as knotting, weaving, braiding, or embroidery
a type of embroidery that involves stitching various decorative designs and patterns on a sturdy fabric such as canvas or heavy cotton
a lightweight and durable nylon rope that was originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes
a lace-making technique that involves hand-knotting a series of loops and knots using a small shuttle or needle to create a delicate and intricate lace fabric
a fiber art technique that involves pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a woven base material using a hooked tool to create a textured and colorful rug or wall hanging
the craft of creating footwear by assembling and shaping materials such as leather and fabrics into comfortable and functional shoes
a textile-making technique that involves matting and pressing together wool or other natural fibers using moisture, heat, and friction, to create a dense and durable fabric
the creation of patterns and colors for various textile materials such as fabrics, carpets, and wallpapers
the art and craft of creating various goods, such as belts, wallets, bags, and shoes, using leather as the primary material
a leatherworking technique that involves cutting and stamping designs or patterns into the surface of leather using specialized carving tools
a traditional hand-block printing technique from India that uses natural dyes and wooden blocks to create intricate geometric designs on fabric
the craft of creating large, decorative textile banners, often made of durable materials such as vinyl or nylon
a technique used to color designs on fabrics in which wax is applied to the parts that should be left undyed, originally used in the island of Java, Indonesia
the process of coloring textiles or other materials using various dyes or pigments to create different shades, hues, or patterns
a decorative technique in which raised relief patterns or designs are created on paper or other materials by applying pressure or heat
a handheld tool used for making braided cords or laces, consisting of a small pronged fork or a carved shaped tool with a hole in the center
the art, craft, or business of designing, making, or selling hats, especially women's
a form of art that involves creating designs or patterns by wrapping and weaving string, thread, or yarn around pins or nails that have been fixed to a board or other surface
the process of interlacing two sets of yarn or thread, called the warp and the weft, using a loom or other weaving device, to create fabric or textiles
a weaving tool that is used to carry the weft thread through the warp threads of a loom, consisting of a pointed or flattened wooden or plastic stick with a bobbin or spool of thread or yarn attached to one end
a tool used in spinning that consists of a long, slender rod or stick with a weighted bottom, used to spin fibers such as wool or cotton into yarn by twisting and winding them around the spindle as it rotates
a tool used in spinning that holds fibers, such as wool or flax, for spinning into yarn
to weave together two or more strands of material, such as threads, cords, or ribbons, to create a pattern or design with a braided or woven appearance
a device used for weaving textiles or fabrics, consisting of a frame or machine with a series of parallel threads called the warp, and a set of perpendicular threads called the weft, which are interlaced to create the fabric
a device used in spinning that consists of a rotating wheel, a spindle, and a flyer, used to spin fibers
the two basic components of woven fabrics, the warp is the set of parallel threads that run lengthwise on the loom, while the weft is the set of perpendicular threads that are woven over and under the warp threads to create the fabric
to create fabric or material by interlacing threads, yarn, or other strands in a pattern using a loom or by hand
a weaving technique used to create furniture and other objects by weaving flexible materials such as willow, rattan, cane, or bamboo into a rigid structure
the craft or technique of weaving flexible materials such as willow, rattan, cane, or bamboo into a rigid structure
a basic and common weaving technique that involves interlacing the weft yarn over and under the warp yarn in a simple over-under pattern
a weaving technique that involves interlacing the weft yarn over and under two or more warp yarns in a diagonal pattern
a weaving technique that involves twisting two or more flexible elements such as fibers, yarns, or strips of material, around each other to create a strong and stable textile structure
a technique of interlacing three or more strands of material to create a woven pattern that can be used for decorative or functional purposes