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There is nothing like wearing handwoven, handsewn clothing. This pattern provides all the information you need to recreate this drapey, oversized tunic in a summer & winter structure.
How do different structures drape? This article tests sixteen different structures and calculated setts to isolate their effects and compare the end results.
Who will win the contest for best drape?! This article sets up a head-to-head competition between diversified plain weave and shadow weave in cotton and bamboo.
Recreate the winner of the drape bracket with this pattern and instructions for a shadow weave twisted wrap in bamboo rayon.
Will textured yarns drape the same way as smooth yarns? Check out this experimental article to see how yarn structure affects drape and how you can compensate for those changes.
These Swedish lace curtains in linen are a gorgeously airy option for window dressing. Find everything you need to recreate the project in this article.
What if we ditch the drape and weave a cowl that stands up to the cold – literally? This cozy wool matelassé project won’t fall down on the job!
Your project is off the loom. Are you prepared for the changes ahead? Wet finishing can be as important as the actual fabric construction – use this experimental article as reference for a better understanding of how that final step can make or break your desired cloth.
This article investigates the details of satin weave – number of shafts and ideal float length – to achieve specific results in drape and sheen.
How do different fibers hold up to the increasing temperatures we throw at them, and what happens when they overheat?
When and were can we stretch or break the “rules” of weaving? This project uses a single warp to produce a full set of table linens, including napkins, placemats, and a table runner at different setts.
We are often reluctant to use our beautiful handwoven linens for fear of damage. This experiment examines how cotton, linen, and cotton in plain and satin weave respond to household stains.
One special project brings together religious symbolism and practicality: a wedding chuppah that can be used as a tablecloth for years to come. This article shares the design and creation of a beautiful but durable textile.
Joining narrow woven strips to create a larger fabric is a common process historically. In this article, the author tests several stitches to create a strong and flexible join that blends into the fabric.
What goes into designing an upholstery fabric for a specific use? This article discusses the author’s design criteria and how she settled on a unique way to create padded seat cushions.
In the wake of devastating floods, this author designs and creates a handwoven table setting around a cherished tea set.
Some handwoven household items just don’t last or do the job as well as others. This article experiments with different wefts on a warp of 8/2 unmercerized cotton to test tracking, softness, absorption, maintaining a fold, maintenance, stain removal, wrinkling, surface sheen, and shrinkage.
Textiles have been a luxury good since the dawn of time. Learn about how present-day North American society differentiates “casual” and “formal” textiles and then weave your own napkins for each style.
A blended draft is a threading technique where different drafts are superimposed on each other and two or more structures are integrated into a single threading. Learn why and how to create a blended draft in this article.
Learn how to weave a single twelve-block damask table mat in four-end broken twill.
What is damask and how can weavers add it to their repertoire? This article walks through how damask is created using a drawloom.
Worried about finding the perfect finish for your piece? This article will help you choose based on the item’s intended use, the yarn, the weaving pattern, and how it will be laundered.
This article walks you through designing and creating your own personalized set of placemats using name drafting, doubleweave, and integrated plain weave in Fiberworks PCW.
This article presents considerations and lessons learned for creating your own perfect table mats based on their intended use.