Satin is a way of combining different threads: silk, cotton, polyester and others. Due to such a variety of source material and the nuances of the weaving technique, an impressive line of fabrics based on satin weave is created and constantly updated. The materials are distinguished by their brilliant silkiness, which gives the hand-made and factory-made paintings a festive, sophisticated look. Such fabric is in great demand among consumers and is widely used where it is necessary to create an atmosphere of rich decoration. Satin ribbons and lace can be found in the wardrobe of every girl, girl and woman.
Signs of satin weave
The birthplace of satin is China. The word "satin" is a derivative of the name of Zeytong Province in southern China. Initially, the fabric was made from silk. Sateen weaving has the following features: four or more single (they are called weft) threads seem to float over the warp thread, or vice versa, the four main threads āhoverā over one weft.
Unlike other weaves, the fibers bend less frequently, which allows you to get a spectacular surface. Ladies especially appreciated the radiance of sateen at all times: satin-weaving lace magically decorated the outfits. True, tailors have a hard time: due to the fact that the threads in the production of material have less compression, satin fabrics are loose in the cut. But their abrasion resistance is excellent.
Brilliantly!
Next, consider the details of the brilliant weave technique and find out how to make satin weave from paper. Such a work is of interest to almost all beginner needlewomen, it is studied at labor lessons in schools, specialized technical schools and universities. Since the satin weave belongs to the category of simple (main, basic), the basics of weaving, rooted in China of the XII century, are available to everyone.
āDucksā and āfoundationā are words well known not only to professional weavers, but also to masters of decorative and applied art. Weft threads, called the horizon, are laid across, and the main threads (vertical) are placed longitudinally.
Technique: vertical and horizontal
On a loom, woven fabrics, including satin, are made according to the following algorithm: warp threads (vertical) are alternately and wave-like bent (partially raised, partially lowered). In the formed gaps, vertical threads (weft) are sent, as if diving with a duck. Before each next stitch, different groups of threads rise.
So gradually the first centimeters of the canvas are born. On an industrial scale, these are such volumes of woven products that you can probably wrap the globe many times. Satin satin weave is called for a particularly brilliant and smooth look. However, satin and satin can still be distinguished. Below is a satin weave.
Positive negative
So, the base with a weft in satin weave interacts through single main or weft overlaps. Within the rapport (the part of the pattern that repeats all the time), the weaves alternate evenly, without touching each other: the floorings of one thread system seem to ādissolveā the single overlaps of the other, make them invisible, as a result of which the fabric begins to shine.
Satin and satin weaving are distinguished as follows: if on the front side there are more weft floorings, we have satin. If on the front side there are more main floors - this is an atlas. We can say that satin weave is a negative of satin. If it is necessary to strengthen the shading and brilliance of satin - increase the density of the duck. If necessary, strengthen these parameters in the atlas - increase the density on the basis. Patterns for many fabrics are created based on elements of a satin design. Below you can see a satin weave.
Satin rhombuses and squares
Rapport (repeat) of satin weave is a simple fraction, in which the numerator is the number of threads in the rapport, and the denominator is the amount of shear of the overlap. For satins, a shift along the weft is indicated from left to right, for atlases - a shift along the warp from top to bottom. Rapport of satin (satin) requires at least 5 threads. The motive, from the repetition of which the texture of the fabric is composed, is calculated according to a special formula.
Satin weaving from paper and fabric can form rhombuses, parallelograms, squares - it depends on the location of single ceilings. The most evenly single thread lies in square satin (satin). The 5-strand satin weave is used in the manufacture of many fabrics, from thin fabrics for lightweight stylish clothes to details for heavy industrial structures, including seat belts.
Although this weave is the most common, there are other satin designs that use bundles of 4 and 8 threads.
Paper and satin are two things compatible.
The photo above shows how to make a satin weave from paper. It is necessary to prepare paper strips of different widths of two colors (imitation of weft and warp yarns). Creating a āpaper satinā makes it easier to understand what a ācontact fieldā is (when weaving, weft and warp crosses on it), āfree fieldā (sections, where the filaments do not touch), ālumen fieldsā (through main and weft pores). Satin weave from paper needs to be reproduced more carefully than, say, plain. Particularly important is the calculation of alternation.