Textiles and Weaving
More to discover ↗A reliable warp begins with a clear path, steady tension and a cross that preserves the order of the ends. Learn how to set up a warping board or mill, manage colour changes and carry the warp to the loom without turning it into a tangle.
Read article · 4 min↗A finished scarf or table runner needs more warp than its intended length. Learn how to allow separately for take-up during weaving, shrinkage during finishing, and the warp that cannot become cloth.
Read article · 4 min↗Sett describes how closely warp threads are placed in a woven fabric. Learn how ends per inch affect drape, coverage and durability, why weave structure matters, and how to test a sett before committing to a project.
Read article · 4 min↗Warp yarn must do more than look right in a finished cloth. Learn how to assess strength, resistance to rubbing and stretch, then test a candidate yarn before dressing the loom.
Read article · 4 min↗Plain, twill and satin describe how warp and weft threads cross, not what the threads are made from. Learn to spot each structure and understand how its pattern affects the look and feel of a fabric.
Read article · 4 min↗Learn how lengthwise warp threads, crosswise weft threads and finished selvedge edges work together. These simple terms make it easier to understand a fabric’s structure, recognise construction details and handle woven cloth with care.
Read article · 4 min↗The way fibres are twisted into a strand, and strands are combined into yarn, affects how a textile feels and wears. Learn to recognise twist and ply, and use a simple swatch to see how a yarn behaves before making a larger piece.
Read article · 4 min↗Woollen and worsted describe two approaches to preparing and spinning fibres, not simply two kinds of wool. Learn how fibre arrangement affects a cloth’s texture, drape, warmth and wear, and what to look for when examining a finished textile.
Read article · 4 min↗Cotton, linen and hemp can all make durable woven cloth, but their fibres behave differently on the loom and in the finished fabric. Learn how fibre length, yarn construction and finishing affect texture, drape and care.
Read article · 4 min↗Woven and knitted fabrics can feel very different even when made from similar fibres. Learn how interlaced yarns and connected loops affect stretch, movement and drape, and how to recognise each structure in an unfamiliar textile.
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