Surface
Texture
gives
creative, visual interest.
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Pattern weaves give added
surface texture, such as a brocade;
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Leno weaves give open lacework at edges, or within the fabric.
A row of leno lace is included as a signature on most of my weavings.
Sometimes lace weave is used to define an image, as
in the seashawls. Seashawls
depict a whelk, wentletrap, angelfish, dolphin, or seahorse, a leaf,
rose, magnolia, bird, etc.
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Leno-Lace,
woven on the loom, selects warp yarns to be twisted before the weft yarn
is passed through. This prevents the beater from packing the yarns tightly
together and allows a more open weave.
The QQ wrap at left has a row of leno lace along the
edges, plus the image of a seahorse on the shoulder.
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Purchase
Considerations...
One-of-a-kind
wearables are not a click-and-buy kind of purchase.
You may commission any style seen on these pages, or find one ready-to-go
on the Ready page.
For further notes on care, shipping, refunds, refer to the Policies
page.
Contact me: I'm pleased to weave a custom garment
as per your interests.
For good fit, color preference, style and use, consider the following:
Your
Choices:
Sizes
are generally S, M, L, and may vary an inch or so.
* Sized
pieces, such as blouses, are measured around the widest
dimension, and length is generally from shoulder to just below hip.
*
Cocoons are more flexible, usually worn as a large wrap
with overlapping collar, with length generally to lower thigh. Larger
people have worn short cocoons as a shruggie or jacket, and smaller people
have worn large cocoons as a longer coat.
* Unsized
pieces: throws, shawls, scarves, or quetzquemetls (ponchos).
These are not fit to a person, but do have a traditional size.
*
Throws are 3'x 5' or 4'x 6'.
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Shawls are about 2' x 6'.
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Scarves may be about 4" x 4'. Loop or infinity scarves are
longer.
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Triangle shawls are just short of 7 ft. across the top.
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Triangle scarves are about 50 inches across the top.
Loom-Shaped
styles (all listed above) are pre-set on the
loom and designed so that the ratio of width to length is determined by
the style. To specifiy extra width or length, communication is essential.
Extra
touches:
* may have a row of leno
lace on warp ends
* Sleeve
edges may be: hemmed, lace row, or knit/ribbed.
* Necklines
may be hemmed or knit/ribbed. Neck shapes:
round, soft vee, boat.
* Waist
edges may be knit/ribbed, or hemmed -usually with a 3-4 inch slit
on side seams.
Color:
* Choosing
your colors: Choose
whatever colors you like, but choose one to be dominant. Imagine someone
seeing you approach from 50 - 75 feet away. All the detail in your garment
would not be visible, but one overall color would stand out. Which do
you want it to be? Example: you may see a medium blue, but individual
threads may include: royal, periwinkle, tanzanite, cornflower, azure,
slate, etc. Or nuetrals: khaki, stone, lt. gray, taupe, ecru.
*Regarding
dyes: Many of my yarns are special
novelties or textures and only come in "natural", requiring
colors to be dyed. I will naturally mix a few shades in any piece, however,
if you request a specific shade, that requires much more time in dyeing
and overdyeing to match your shade. For specific shades, a dyeing fee
= $25.
* If you have
a color swatch you like, I will find shades
to "go with".
Fiber:
Most 4-harness weaving is with cotton or cotton blends. Triangle weaving
(a hand loom) allows fatter yarns and textures, even beads. In the triangles
are: blends of cotton, wools, acrylics, rayon, plus some handspun wool
from my sheep.
Care: Handweavings
of natural fibers can be hand-washed and hung or laid to dry. Except for
more delicate lacework, they might also be washed in the washer on a "wool"
or "delicate" cycle - ie, no hot temperatures, no agitation.
And no dryers! When dry, stretch gently and iron to retain shape. Comb
out fringes.
To
ORDER: Copy
the form in an email,
and click on the links above for your style of choice and contact me with
your interests. Time required is approximately 6 - 8 weeks, pre-paid or
half deposit, and will be shipped USPS, insured. Payments are by check,
credit card by phone, or Paypal. With your request you will receive a
written statement/receipt and sample yarns for the colors requested. See
further care, shipping and terms on the policies
page.
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