Weaving
Weaving Basics
Get a high-level look at the basics of weaving, including its history and the basic actions of interlacing yarn to form a woven textile.
Functions of the Weaving Loom
Learn about basic functions of the weaving loom—from shedding and filling insertion to beat-up and warp control.
Designing Wovens
Take a look at what goes into designing woven textiles, from conception to creation, including technical design and design implications.
Plain Weaves
The plain weave is the oldest, simplest, and most often used woven structure. Learn more about plain weaves and plain weave variations.
Satin Weaves
Satin weaves have a soft, smooth, and lustrous face with no appearance of pattern formation. Learn more about satin weaves and satin weave variations.
Twill Weaves
Twill fabrics have diagonal lines on the cloth face formed by floating warp yarns over filling yarns. Learn more about twill weaves and twill weaves.
Jacquard Weave
Jacquard is a patterned fabric produced on a weaving loom. Learn more about the jacquard weave.
Pile Weaves
Pile fabric has yarns intentionally protruding from the surface of the cloth in loops. Learn about the pile weaves corduroy, velvet, and velveteen.
Dobby Weave
Fabric made on a dobby loom allows weaves to be created using small geometric patterns. Learn about the dobby loom and dobby fabric.
Specialty Weaves
Learn about the specialty weaves Bedford cord, crepe, and piqué