| awning |
An awning is a piece of strong fabric that is hung up over a door or window and sticks out a bit from the building. People can sometimes stand under an awning. An awning is used to keep out sun or rain. |
| blouse |
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually by women and girls. A blouse is similar to a shirt, but it may have more detailed sewing or more decoration, or it may be made of a fancier fabric such as satin or silk. A blouse is worn with either a skirt or pants. |
| bolt1 |
A bolt is a large roll of fabric. [1/5 definitions] |
| border |
the strip around the edge of something. A border is used as a decoration on fabric or crafts. [1/5 definitions] |
| canopy |
a large piece of fabric that is held up by poles and hangs over a space. [1/2 definitions] |
| carpet |
a heavy fabric covering for floors. [1/3 definitions] |
| cloth |
material made by weaving threads of cotton, wool, nylon, or other fibers; fabric. [1/2 definitions] |
| cushion |
A cushion is something you can often find on a chair or couch. It is something that you can sit on or lean against to be comfortable. A cushion is a fabric container filled with soft material and sewn together around the edges. It is similar to a pillow, but it is usually more firm. [1/2 definitions] |
| dope |
a product that is used to protect and strengthen fabric or paper, as on balloons or model airplane wings. [1/4 definitions] |
| drawstring |
a cord or string that is drawn through fabric and pulled to tighten or close an opening, as of pants, a bag, or the like. |
| dungaree |
a heavy cotton fabric; blue denim. [1/3 definitions] |
| elastic |
a fabric that can be stretched but will go back to its original shape. [1/2 definitions] |
| fabric |
Fabric is cloth that people make from fibers. Most things that you wear or that cover furniture are made of fabric. |
| fleece |
Fleece is a kind of fabric that is soft and thick and looks a little similar to the wool of a sheep. A light jacket that is made of this material is sometimes called a "fleece" too. [1/2 definitions] |
| iron |
to use a heated iron to press out wrinkles in clothing or other items made out of fabric. [1/9 definitions] |
| lace |
a fabric made of fine threads that has holes in it as part of the design. [1/3 definitions] |
| loom1 |
A loom is a device or machine that is used for weaving fabric. A loom lets you cross strings of yarn over and under each other many times to create a piece of fabric. With a traditional loom, a person puts the strings of yarn into the loom by hand. Weaving can also be done with looms that are machines. |
| material |
cloth or fabric. [1/4 definitions] |
| mattress |
a large pad that supports the body while sleeping, made of a strong fabric filled with soft material such as cotton, hair, straw, or foam rubber. |
| mill1 |
A mill can also be a factory that makes things that people use to build or make other things. Some mills make steel, and steel can be used to make other things like bridges or cars. Some mills make paper. Some mills make wood for building things, and others make fabric for making things like clothes or curtains or sheets. [1/2 definitions] |
| moth |
an insect called the clothes moth. It lays its eggs in wool or other fabric or fur. When the eggs hatch, the larvae feed on the fabric and damage it. [1/2 definitions] |