liftplan

This post offers threading variations for two layers of twill woven on 8 shafts.… Read More

What if we keep the same warp layer on top, but just exchange wefts? How would that work?… Read More

The essential liftplans (and a tie-up) for weaving double weave blocks.… Read More

Liftplans for layer exchange to create stripes and pockets in 4-shaft double weave.… Read More

Even with the same threading and tie-up, varying the treadling can make an enormous difference to the fabric we design.… Read More

Liftplan drafts are associated with table and dobby looms.… Read More

Generations of weavers have used drafts to pass on information to their students and colleagues, so let’s continue that historic tradition by working through the components of the weaving draft piece by piece.… Read More