You will have to read the PowerPoint and the PDF file to answer the questions on the lecture guide file. DON’T GOOGLE ANYTHING, you will find the answers from where you read.CHAPTER 4: TEXTILES
WINDOW TREATMENTS, AND
SOFT GOODS
Materials & Textiles
Valerie Settles
Fall 2019
Part Three: Fabric Applications
COMMON SOFT GOODS APPLICATIONS FOR TEXTILES
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Window treatments
• Draperies
• Shades
• Awnings
• Cubicle curtains
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Bedding
• Duvets
• Pillow shams
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Table linens
• Tablecloths / Runners
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Upholstery
• Furnishings
• Headboards
• Top treatments for windows
WINDOW TREATMENTS
SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
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May be purely an aesthetic choice to enhance the design of the space or to provide privacy
• Uncovered windows at night are simply black areas on the wall; does this fit into overall design of the space?
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Provides light control through color of the treatments, number of layers, fullness of the panels, fabric openness
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May provide acoustic or energy conservation benefits
• Tighter the weave of the fabric, or the fuller the draperies, the more insulating they will be; adding lining will also make
them more insulating
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In warm areas, including a cornice at top of the treatment or around the top of the window keeps warm air from
circulating into the space
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In cold areas, leaving top of window open will allow air warmed by the sun to rise and circulate into the space
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Cold air coming from the window will fall and go under draperies, and can then be heated by an air register placed under
the window
SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
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What do the treatments look like from the exterior across the façade – are they consistent? (fenestration) May need to add a
liner or blinds to make every window the same as seen from the exterior
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Lighting, natural and artificial, affects the appearance of window treatments; light will be a different color throughout the day
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Natural light filtering through window treatments may change the color of other fabrics in the space
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Architectural features of windows will greatly affect type of treatment and fabric selected
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Custom hardware may be required to accommodate the shape of a window or architectural feature
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Method of operation of the window will also impact type of treatment; for example, blinds can not be installed on a casement
window unless it swings out
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Depending on jurisdiction, building codes will have different requirements, but all must pass flammability tests especially for
commercial applications
DRAPERIES
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Term is often used interchangeably with “curtains”
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Draperies have lining and are typically operated with
some type of mechanical hardware
•
Curtains are usually unlined and can be moved easily
by hand
•
Large variety of header designs for draperies and
curtains
DRAPERY HEADERS
Figure 4.50 Alternatives for hem and level of fullness at top of drapery that connects to rod
DRAPERIES
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“Dress curtains” are draperies that don’t move –
intended only to provide an aesthetic feature
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May include a tie-back to hold panels away from
window
DRAPERIES
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Toppers are decorative elements added to the
top of treatments that do not move
even though the treatment may
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Difficult to construct and may utilize a lot of
fabric to look full
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Typically combined with other treatments
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Include:
• Swags
• Jabots
• Valances
Swag
Valance
Jabot
SHADES
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Utilize less fabric than full draperies
•
Provide light control, privacy, and an aesthetic feature
•
Shades will roll up or draw up with a cord
•
Can move from bottom to top, top to bottom, or both
ways
Roman Shade
Austrian Shade
Top down / Bottom up Shade
AWNINGS
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Window covering typically installed on exterior
windows or doors
•
May be used inside for unique applications such as
the entrance to a store in a mall or to fit a
specific theme
•
Fabric choice is critical for exterior applications to
stand up to weather
CUBICLE CURTAINS
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Used in healthcare applications to separate areas
within a hospital room or space where
there are several beds or chairs
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Hung from tracks placed along the ceiling
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Fabric is very wide so it can be railroaded to
allow the width to be covered without
seaming (fewer places for bacteria to
grow)
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Fabric is made so that it looks good on both sides
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Specific types of fabric are required that have
microbe resistance, stain resistance, etc.
BEDDING
BEDDING
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Includes bedcoverings such as:
Bedspreads
• Duvet covers
• Comforters
• Pillow shams
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Comforter
Bedspread
May include decorative trim for a
contrasting element
Pillow Sham
Duvet Cover
TABLE LINENS
TABLE LINENS
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Includes such items as:
Tablecloths
• Table runners
•
•
May include decorative trim for a
contrasting element or
tailoring for a special
aesthetic feature
Tablecloth
Table Runner
UPHOLSTERY
SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
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Cushion style used for seat and back
• Loose pillow – can be removed from piece
• Tight pillow –attached to the frame
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Type of skirt (if any)
• Banded / Ruffled / Tailored
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Slipcovers
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Decorative treatments such as tufting or trim
Banded Skirt
Ruffled Skirt
Loose cushion construction
Tailored Skirt
Tight cushion construction
SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
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When selecting fabric for an upholstered piece, consider:
• Shape of the furniture piece; what pattern might be appropriate or compliment the shape
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Treatment to be created – pleating, welting, etc.
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Grade of fabric acceptable for furniture piece – what is available from the manufacturer, whether COM/COL (Customer’s
Own Material/Leather) is allowed
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Appropriate application – is fabric too thin or delicate to perform well or go through upholstery process
FABRIC DIRECTION
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Fabric is applied to upholstered pieces in two ways –
railroaded or up-the-bolt (regular way)
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Railroaded – bolt of fabric can be turned sideways so
that the pattern of the fabric runs horizontally
across the piece
•
Up-the-bolt – also called up-the-roll or right way;
applies the fabric in the direction in which it is
on the roll (vertically)
Figure 4.29
FABRIC DIRECTION
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Fabric direction often divides itself into commercial or
residential applications
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Most residential applications tend to use fabrics in the
railroaded position; this is often due to size
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Sofas with a single cushion or a tight back are
too wide to use a fabric vertically without
seaming
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Railroaded fabric allows a single length of fabric
to be used
PLACEMENT OF FABRIC PATTERN
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Motifs should line up on the entire piece
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Placement must consider shape of the piece and pattern being applied
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Motifs continuing across seams should be matched and should be
centered on each pillow and cushion
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Stripes should continue from top of the back all the way down the
pillows, across the cushions, and down the skirt
Pattern can be affected by the amount of tailoring inherent in the piece;
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Commercial pieces tend to have fabric that is more tightly applied in
order to stand up to heavy use
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Residential pieces may be looser and patterns may appear skewed
CHAPTER 4: TEXTILES
WINDOW TREATMENTS, AND
SOFT GOODS
Materials & Textiles
Valerie Settles
Fall 2019
Materials & Textiles
Lecture Guide: Chapter 4 – Textiles, Window Treatments, Soft Goods
Part 2: Fabric Construction (* next to a term indicates information only in the presentation)
Fall 2020
YARNS
Describe the two types of yarns in a woven fabric, including which direction they run in a fabric.*
DEFINE
Float yarns*
Thread count*
Grain*
Bias*
Selvage*
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SELECTION CRITERIA
What characteristics should a designer consider when deciding which textiles are most appropriate for a
specific application in terms of the weight of a fabric?
Describe why a designer might choose a fabric for draperies but not for upholstery.
BASIC WEAVES
Describe the properties of the weaves listed below.*
Plain weave:
What is one variation of a plain weave? Describe here.
Twill weave:
What are two variations of a twill weave? Describe here.
Satin weave:
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COMPLEX WEAVES
Describe the properties of the weaves listed below.*
Leno weave:
Jacquard weave:
What are at least two variations of a jacquard weave. Describe here.
Brocade weave:
Damask weave:
Dobby weave:
PILE WEAVES
How should the pile run when applying a pile fabric with a nap to an upholstered piece?
Describe the properties of the weaves listed below.*
Velvet:
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PILE WEAVES cont.
Corduroy:
Describes the three weaves commonly associated with a pattern.
KNITS
Describe the method of construction for knitted fabrics.*
REFLECTION:
Had you noticed the differences in construction methods that create fabrics prior to this presentation? If so,
in what ways did this add to your knowledge? If not, what was the most important aspect you learned about
the fabric construction methods?
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How will this information help you select textiles for your current studio project? Which type of weave might
be most appropriate for the textiles included in your project? Why?
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