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The Correct Sett - All Fiber Arts | ||
| How to calculate the correct sett for weaving. ** | |||
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The Correct Sett |
| Determining the correct sett for your project can be a bit of a challenge. If the same yarn is used in both warp and weft, the following formula should result in a balanced weave structure.
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W = Wrap the yarn around a ruler, with the yarn just touching, to determine the number of wraps per inch. |
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| Yarn: 10/2 Cotton W = 35
Tabby WeaveI = 2 R = 2 Sett = 35 - ((2 * 35) / (2 + 2)) Sett = 18
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Twill WeaveI = 2 R = 4 Sett = 35 - ((2 * 35)/ (2 + 4)) Sett = 23.4 The result can be rounded up to a sett of 24 epi.
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| It is best to weave a small sample, and wash or wet finish it. As each weaver has a different 'hand' or weaves with a slightly different tension, the resulting fabric may yield a product. The sett will have to be adjusted to obtain the desired result. Also, depending on the drape or use of the fabric, the sett may be changed from 10% - 30 %. For a looser weave structure such as lacey curtains, the sett would be reduced. For tight weaves, such as upholstery, increase the sett.
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