WEFT article index

This article investigates the details of satin weave – number of shafts and ideal float length – to achieve specific results in drape and sheen.

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!

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.

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.

Recreate the winner of the drape bracket with this pattern and instructions for a shadow weave twisted wrap in bamboo rayon.

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.

How much will wool staple length affect the drape of a finished fabric? In this article, the author starts from fleece and takes a fine, medium, and long wool all the way off the loom.

How do different structures drape? This article tests sixteen different structures and calculated setts to isolate their effects and compare the end results.

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.

Weaving with supplemental weft structures may create a bulky, stiff, and visually heavy fabric. How can changes in sett and threads create a fabric with more drape and softness for garments?

How does bundling threads to create a thicker warp or weft yarn affect the finished cloth? These experiments test whether bundled yarns act the same in weaving and cloth as the thicker yarns they are meant to simulate.

There are many variables to consider when weaving cloth for garments. In this article, explore the impact of sett and how it can be used to create desired garment drape.

Pattern and instructions for weaving a turning taqueté, or jin, scarf inspired by an original overshot pattern.

Fiber choice is often the biggest and most visible factor in determining the drape of finished cloth. This experimental article tests the drape of eleven different fibers and discusses how to choose the best one for your project.

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.

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.

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.

How do different fibers hold up to the increasing temperatures we throw at them, and what happens when they overheat?

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.

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.