Mastering Weave Structures: Transforming Ideas into Great Cloth

Mastering Weave Structures: Transforming Ideas into Great Cloth by Alderman, Sharon. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781931499323.

This exploration into the structure of various weaves provides an understanding of how each weave works, guiding weavers to design and weave their own beautiful fabrics. The underlying principles that govern a particular kind of structure are explained, as are modifying the basic draft and choosing fibers and yarns. Comprehensive and detailed, the book covers plain weave, twills, satin, waffle weaves, distortions of the grid, three-element weaves, loom-controlled double weave, Bedford cords and piques, loom-controlled pile weaves, and crepe weaves.