I'm thinking of putting a long wool warp on next and weaving enough for a long jacket. I don't want to get all math-y about it, but also hope to come up with at least six yards of finished fabric. I can't begin to imagine how much take-up there is in freestyle weaving. What has been your experience?
I'm tempted to put on a 10-yard warp and go with the flow. Or should I consider 12 yards instead?
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Hi Weaver, With a wool warp,
Hi Weaver,
With a wool warp, some of it will depend on how you are finishing the cloth. If you are felting it there could be a lot of shrinkage. In general 10-yards for 6 yards of finished fabric seems plenty to me.
With much of my Saori cloth, I put on a long warp and weave and then decide what it will become and I never worry if there is extra as then I find something else to make with what is left - a bag to go with the jacket, etc.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you create - the cloth and the finished jacket.
Keep us posted.
Anyone else have thoughts on the warp length??
Happy Weaving,
Terri
Terri, Thanks for your
Terri,
Thanks for your thoughts on this. I like a lightly fulled surface, just enough to give the cloth some integrity but still retain a good bias drape.
I certainly prefer having too much fabric to not having enough. I can always add a collar or pockets, make a hat, or make a vest to wear underneath. The possabilities are limitless.
Tomorrow I'm driving up to WEBS to pick out colours for my warp. My inspirations are the Berkshire hills of Western Massachusetts--hazy blues, greens and violets. I want to dye and spin some of my weft, augment it with leftovers from the warp, and add whatever else feels right. A bit of silk for sheen, some mohair to keep things light, some knitting yarn if the colours are right.
My yarn cupboard is woefully bare at the moment. I have some soft green alpaca and a nearly white mohair that reminds me of the mist rising from the lake.
Wow love the visuals you have
Wow love the visuals you have described and the variety of fibres - sounds fabulous.
And yes - possibilities are endless!
Happy Weaving,
Terri