Mary Meigs Atwater describes new ways of using summer and winter weave that old-time weavers did not practice. These include weaving a threading "on opposites" with pattern and background wefts and no tabby, which gives a heavy double-face fabric with reversed colors, and weaving several blocks independently in different colors for tapestry-like effects. She also explains a special tie-up that lets a jack loom produce many sheds through the foot treadles. The "Botanical Garden" couch cover, woven in black silk warp with rayon and wool wefts, serves as the worked example, with treadling directions for one section, a photograph, and a short draft with tie-up.

Type

Article

Date

c. 1934

Language

English

Pages

4

Weaving drafts

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