Fundamentals of Textile Design 3(2+1)

Lesson 17: Color and Weave Effects

Regular Effects & Irregular Effects

Regular Effects

Effects produced by simple order of colorings in a simple weave can create continuous line effects, hound’s tooth, bird’s eye, spot effect, hairlines, all over patterns and the like.

1. Continuous Line Effects: It shows lines running lengthwise or cross wise direction of fabric. (Twill weave 2/2 order 2D 2L)
2. Hound’ Tooth: Also called Dog’s Tooth Effect (2 Twill – 4D, 4L in warp and weft)
3. Bird’s Eye: Fabric has distinct, small detached spots of color (3/3 Twill warp 2D, 2L Weft Light Color)
4. Hairlines: Solid vertical or horizontal lines one seen in 2, 3 or more colors. Each line in the width of the one thread. (Plain weave 1D, 1L in warp and weft, 2D, 2L in both warp and weft of basket weave).

Irregular Effects