Weaving the Scotch Tweeds
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A 1936 article from The Weaver on handweaving Scotch and Irish-style tweeds with imported Scotch yarns supplied by Bernat. It reviews hand spinning and home finishing of wool, then gives directions for a series of 4-harness twill tweeds (regular twill, broken crow, herringbone, diaper, a small overshot and diamond weave), including treadlings, color arrangements, and check and plaid variations. It closes with practical guidance on yarn weights, sett, yardage estimation, take-up, shrinkage and garment yardage, and a page of ten drafts and tie-ups.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- March 1936
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 7
- Weaving drafts
- on 1 page: 7
- Archive notes
- PDF provided by Judith Combs.
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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