Double twill
This post offers threading variations for two layers of twill woven on 8 shafts.… Read More
Double weave blocks: weft interchange
What if we keep the same warp layer on top, but just exchange wefts? How would that work?… Read More
Liftplans for double weave blocks
The essential liftplans (and a tie-up) for weaving double weave blocks.… Read More
4-shaft double weave: creating and exchanging layers
Liftplans for layer exchange to create stripes and pockets in 4-shaft double weave.… Read More
Twills on 8 Shafts: Varying the Treadling
Even with the same threading and tie-up, varying the treadling can make an enormous difference to the fabric we design.… Read More
Weaving Drafts Examined
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