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Article Title: Predicting the Future: Draw-in, take-up, and shrinkage in Plain Weave Cloth

Description: Weaving is a craft rooted in precision, knowledge, and patience. One of the most common issues handweavers face when producing cloth is the discrepancy between what is planned on the loom and what appears after finishing. This is due to three key phenomena: draw-in, take-up, and shrinkage. Understanding the meanings of these terms and how they interact can help you mitigate their effects so that your final cloth matches your vision. This article explores and explains draw-in, take-up, and shrinkage and their effects on plain weave cloth. Jay also delves into how sett effects everything and how to predict and mitigate shrinkage.