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…

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

Bird's eye twill | The Icelandic Textile Center

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

Willington Weaver: 8 Shaft Trellis draft

Discover the basic ingredients of 4-shaft twills from threading to tie-up, so that you can start to explore this exciting family of weaves.

2/2 twill weave diagram - In twills and higher counts, the fabric is more durable and air- and water-resistant. Soil and stains are less noticeable on the uneven surface of twills. Thus, twills are often used for sturdy work clothing or durable upholstery. Denim, for example, is a twill.

Several years ago I explored "faux" or "false" ikat by designing network drafted twills. I shared what I learned in a blog post and also in more detail in an article I wrote, "Ikat-Inspired Twill Studies," published in the Complex Weavers Journal, issue #104 (February 2014). I decided to come back to this interesting topic…

This post is the second in a series introducing you to common weaving structures. You’ll find many patterns in Gist’s pattern collection that feature twill structures, and, like plain weave, it’s another foundation weave that has a lifetime of new and exciting combinations to explore.