Since we’ve already taken a look at plain weave, it’s time to move on to Part II in our three-part series: Twill. And if plain weave is Weaving 101, then you’ve now graduated to Weaving 201. Congratulations, but it’s still … read more →

If you’ve ever handled a piece of canvas—and really, there’s no way you haven’t—you’ve encountered a plain weave fabric. In fact, even if you’re nowhere near a pair of Chucks or a sturdy tote bag, you’re probably within spitting distance … read more →

At the dawn of the 19th century Joseph Marie Jacquard revolutionized weaving by perfecting a machine that could program a loom to print out a large scale and intricate pattern automatically. A punch card, similar to Florida’s famous voter ballots, … read more →