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Once the fiber has been turned into yarn the process of making cloth, fabric or textile is much the same for any type of fiber, be it animal or plant.
The Production Methods are the same, they only differ in the way that are done - manually (by hand) or with the use of machines; however, the look resultant is the same, with the exception that the machine cannot be as perfectly elaborated and creative as human hands. These methods are called, knitting, weaving, crochetting, quilting, tatting, braiding, embroidery and lace.
Weaving is a textile production method which involves interlacing a set of vertical threads (called the warp) with a set of horizontal threads (called the weft). This is done on a machine known as a loom, of which there are a number of types. Some weaving is still done by hand, but the vast majority is mechanized.
Knitting and crocheting involve interlacing loops of yarn, which are formed either on a knitting needle or on a crochet hook, together in a line. The two processes are different in that knitting has several active loops at one time, on the knitting needle waiting to interlock with another loop, while crocheting never has more than one active loop on the needle.
Braiding or plaiting involves twisting threads together into cloth. Knotting involves tying threads together and is used in making macrame.
Lace is made by interlocking threads together independently, using a backing and any of the methods described above, to create a fine fabric with open holes in the work. Lace can be made by either hand or machine.
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