A manual of weave construction; a systematic arrangement and explanation of the foundation and derivative weaves for harness looms (1903)
Kastanek, Ivo, Dale, Samuel S. (Samuel Sherman), b. 1859 · Boston, Guild & Lord · leaf 35
FIGURED PLAIN WEAVES. Figures are formed by floats on a plain weave in the same way as with figured ribs. First, the plain weave is marked on a draft covering the number of threads in the pattern; then the motive, Fig. 8Qa, is reproduced on the draft by filling in risers (x), to make floats, Fig.… … If the figure is to be formed by filling floats, risers must be removed instead of added. Fig. 88 shows a draft containing both warp and fill- ing floats. Figs. 84 to 90 are other examples of figured plain weaves. Fi'gs. 84a, 87a and 88a show cloth woven with Figs. 84, 87 and 88 respectively. Figs.…
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