I am wanting to weave some fabric for a lightweight summer top in 20/2 cotton in a Wall of Troy (twill) pattern but am confused about the sett. Jane's Master Sett Chart only goes to 16/2 but says 30 epi for a nice drapey twill. Handwoven says 36 for plain weave and 48 for twill and Schatt say 32-36 for twill. I know I will get my hand smacked for saying this, but at 30-48 epi I don't want to get it wrong and have to resley it all. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It is my first time weaving with anything so fine.
Sett Confusion
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You could try making a test warp that is only 1 yard or so long and 8 to 10 inches wide. That would save you a lot of time resleying. Then you could wash the samples and see which you would prefer for your final project. Even what seems like a small change in the sett can make a big difference in the drape and feel of the cloth.
Thanks Kathleen. I know that is what I should do and probably will finish up doing. Where I live even cotton is quite expensive and choices are limited so I am reluctant to 'waste' any. I might even start with a scarf so that if I do have to re-sley it won't be as many ends to deal with.
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