In this first episode of Season 4, we dive into Twills. We’ll learn how to weave twills on 4 shafts, how to do drawdowns, use different tie-ups (2/2 vs 3/1 vs 1/3), we’ll be using floating selvedges and basket weave with twills. We’ll also be overlaying many of the Colour & Design principles from Season 2 onto these twill structures.
Introduction to an amazing year of discovery with Twills on 4 harnesses!
Jane goes to the board to illustrate the importance of interlacement of warp and weft in our cloth.
Why doing your drawdowns on paper will help understand your final fabric.
Jane covers the basics of 4 harness Twill by drawing out interlacements on the board.
Examples of how beautiful and versatile simple Twills can be!
And the fun begins as Jane weaves her magic with Twill on her loom.
Learn the different Twill threading & treadling variations possibilities. I've included in this PDF the Point Twill Gamp & the Large Threadings Gamp.
Your Simple 2 Stripe Draft explores 2/2 Twill, Basket Weave, 3/1 & 1/3 Twills!
