Twill pattern

Either a woven or printed pattern of squares or rectangles. See also: Gingham Glen plaid Houndstooth check Shepherd’s check

Woven fabrics can be endlessly complex, we demystify some of the most common weave patterns including Twill, Satin, Jacquard, Dobby, and more.

It doesn’t take long when learning to weave until you encounter your first drafts, and it took me a while to figure out what they were and how they worked. I thought I’d write about how…

Preamble This is the fifty-ninth post in the "Art Resource" series, specifically aimed to construct an appropriate knowledge base in order to develop an artistic voice in ArtCloth. Other posts in this series are: Glossary of Cultural and Architectural Terms Units Used in Dyeing and Printing of Fabrics Occupational, Health & Safety A Brief History of Color The Nature of Color Psychology of Color Color Schemes The Naming of Colors The Munsell Color Classification System Methuen Color Index and…

basket weave pattern for hot air balloon basket

Sevenberry Classic Plaid Twill 57 - Pepper

Merry Christmas! For a traditional start to a traditional season, here is a classic but effective twill: houndstooth.… Read More

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In a weaving group that I belong to, one of our members brought a braided twill scarf for show and tell. Warp and weft were the same color, so the design was subtle, but very beautiful. It started me on a search for simple braided twills that could be woven on four or eight shafts. I have found a few and will add to this collection as I find more. Here's a lovely four shaft version I found this one in Carol Strickler's book of 8 shaft drafts #355 This one, or something very similar…

The flowing lines of an undulating twill are well suited to projects inspired by water.… Read More