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| Topic | Handspun Projects |
|---|---|
| Fiber | Wool, Cotton, Man-Made Fibers |
| Project Category | Weaving |
| Project Type | Other |
| Author | Eileen Hallman |
| Format | Article/Tutorial |
In this update of her 1999 Spin Off article, "Crepe and Shape," Eileen Hallman details how she produces elastic fabrics by combining high-twist weft yarns with a woven structure—her precious energized handspun cotton singles are combined with a doubleweave structure to create a ribbing effect, much like knit and purl ribbing in knitting. The basic structure can be achieved on either four or eight shafts; depending on the number of shafts used, this ribbing can be either horizontal or vertical. Hallman explains how her method minimizes waste by using commercial yarns in the warp and weft.
The result: innovative garments that shape to the body with very little cutting and sewing. The three-piece ensemble presented in Hallman's article was made from a single warp, varying only the treadling sequence and where she inserted her handspun yarn. Experiment with Hallman's technique to create your own stretchy garments.
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