Tapestry Weaving: A Comprehensive Study GuideLearn tapestry weaving from start to finish with this thorough guide. Hundreds of problem-solving tips are presented along with dozens of photos. |
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... weft diameter is larger than the space between warp threads , the weft may not pack down and completely cover the warp . You can use a weft that is much narrower than the space between warp threads , but if you do , you will weave many more ...
... weft diameter is larger than the space between warp threads , the weft may not pack down and completely cover the warp . You can use a weft that is much narrower than the space between warp threads , but if you do , you will weave many more ...
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... warp wraps per inch , you can success- fully weave with that weft at a warp setting of 4 , 5 or 6 e.p.i. more you ing . Regardless of the wefts you choose , keep the following in mind : 1. The less elasticity the yarn has , the will ...
... warp wraps per inch , you can success- fully weave with that weft at a warp setting of 4 , 5 or 6 e.p.i. more you ing . Regardless of the wefts you choose , keep the following in mind : 1. The less elasticity the yarn has , the will ...
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... weft enough . If it is getting wider , you are bubbling too much on each row , and the warp may not be tight enough . 3. Are the warp threads still evenly spaced right above the last row ? The two edges are often the most difficult ...
... weft enough . If it is getting wider , you are bubbling too much on each row , and the warp may not be tight enough . 3. Are the warp threads still evenly spaced right above the last row ? The two edges are often the most difficult ...
Contents
Choosing Warp and Weft | 24 |
Preparation for Weaving | 32 |
Weaving the | 42 |
Copyright | |
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begin weaving bobbin bubble the weft center weft change the shed color area continue to weave continue weaving cover the warp create curved shape dark area design areas diagonal double half hitches double weft interlock draw edge warp ends per inch enlarge finished graph paper hachure heddle horizontal last row left edge length of warp light area light weft look loom waste loop medium weft multiple strands Navajo Navajo rug opposite directions outline overhand knots pack pass the weft pattern piece right edge rows of weft selvedge sequence shading shed opening shown in Figure side to side slit technique soumak stairstep stitch straight straight edge tapestry weaving tension tion traveling in opposite treadles Velcro vertical stripes warp and weft warp ends warp interlock warp needed warp threads weave the dark weave the entire weave the light weavers Weft color wool wove wrap