A method of coloring fabric made with strategically placed yarns of 2 or more different fibers. A pre-planned effect becomes visible by dyeing the fabric in different dye baths, one for each of the types of yarn. For example a predominately rayon fabric may have a polyester yarn woven into it in a stripe pattern then dyed in a bath to which only the rayon is sensitive. The polyester stripe will be made to appear since it remains undyed. The stripe may then be colored by dyeing it again in a bath of a different color to which only the polyester is sensitive. Heather effects may be achieved by mixing more than one fiber in a single yarn then cross dyeing.
Some more terms: Olive DrabOlive drab wool or cotton fabric of an olive drab color, namely a grayish olive. A uniform of olive drab, namely a wool or cotton fabric of an olive drab color, namely a grayish olive. Grayish...
Ormolu
Term used to describe decorative objects and furniture mounts of cast and gilt bronze or...
Shirred
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Chifon
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Block-front
Technical method of constructing the fronts of case furniture, such as chests or cabinets. Featuring three flattened curves, the concave flanked by convex. Developed in America, especially in New....