A 1930s English instruction book on pattern weaving for weavers moving beyond basic school weaving. It explains how to read and write drafts (including Danish drafts and numeric notation), build patterns, and thread table and pedal looms. It then gives threadings, tie-ups and pedalling for traditional four-shaft patterns (Honeysuckle, Monksbelt, Buttercup, Extended Diamond, Solomon's Delight, Dog Tracks, Cleveland Web, Sweetbrier Beauty), twill weaves, tweeds, basket and honeycomb weaves, and Betsy Ross, M's and O's. It closes with experiments on 2 to 6 shafts and advanced pattern work. Samplers and projects (pochettes, runners, scarves, towels, cushion covers) are described with warp, weft and weaving instructions and shown in photographic plates.

Type

Book

Date

1937

Language

English

Pages

48

Weaving drafts

on 17 pages: 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30  and 5 more