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... weaver is to avoid the monotony that in- evitably comes from limiting to one or two the fabric construc- tions used . An artist can paint a picture with only red , yellow , blue , white and black on his palette , but rarely does he do ...
... weaver is to avoid the monotony that in- evitably comes from limiting to one or two the fabric construc- tions used . An artist can paint a picture with only red , yellow , blue , white and black on his palette , but rarely does he do ...
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Basic Principles of Cloth Construction Berta Frey ? the weaver's repertoire , but we were still thinking in terms of ... weaver must choose designs which conform to the mechanical limitations of the loom . Various types of fabrics have ...
Basic Principles of Cloth Construction Berta Frey ? the weaver's repertoire , but we were still thinking in terms of ... weaver must choose designs which conform to the mechanical limitations of the loom . Various types of fabrics have ...
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... weaver 173 illustrations - 50 diagrams of patterns and basic struc- tures and 123 of fabric swatches The basic principles of cloth construction , outlined for weavers who already know the general mechanics of the loom and who wish to ...
... weaver 173 illustrations - 50 diagrams of patterns and basic struc- tures and 123 of fabric swatches The basic principles of cloth construction , outlined for weavers who already know the general mechanics of the loom and who wish to ...
Contents
Cloth Diagrams | 1 |
Tabby and Its Variations | 17 |
Twills and Their Variations | 26 |
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1-2 combination alternate black squares block of pattern bound weaving Bow Knot broken twill cloth diagram Colonial overshot color combination of harnesses crackle Dalarne diamond direct twill effect falling shed Figure foundation harness four threads four-block pattern four-harness loom given at Fig handweavers horizontal row interesting Jacquard loom lace bronson M's and O's method novelty yarns pairs pattern blocks pattern draft pattern shot pattern weft pencil plain weave point twill possible reversing block rising shed rosepath Rule sample selvage separating thread sequence shown at Fig shows shuttle side sleyed spot bronson standard tie-up stripes summer-and-winter tabby background tabby shots tabby weave tabby weft tern threading draft three warps three-thread tion twill treadling two-block pattern type of weave upholstery usually variations vertical row visible wefts warp and weft warp overshots warp threads weaver weft overshots woven as drawn writing the draft XXX XXX yarns