Article Info

Article Info

Article Title
Get Sett!
Author
Jette Vandermeiden
Issue date
Summer 2025
Issue number
1
Description
Finding the best sett for any project is a task most vexing to weavers. When the correct sett is used the cloth has balance, the weft moves into place easily with the beat, selvedges are neater and more manageable, and there is little pull-in. This article discusses the parameters of sett in general and how to find that elusive correct sett for plain weave.  You’ll find information on how to get the right sett, different formulas you might use, and why it’s important.
Article topic list
plain weave, sett