Technical Guides for Weaving and Spinning | Tisse et File
This page gathers Tisse et File’s technical guides: setts, yarn calculations, fiber choices and basic weave structures. It is designed as a companion to your weaving notes and project planning.
New guides will be added and updated over time as we publish more articles, videos and patterns. You can bookmark this page and come back to it whenever you need a technical reference.
Setts and Weaving Density
Understanding how closely your warp and weft threads are set is essential for balanced fabric and predictable results.
Understanding Setts
What “sett” means, how to choose sett values for different fibers and structures and how to interpret sett tables for your own loom and yarns.
Yarn Size and Density
How yarn thickness, twist and fiber type influence sett, drape and fabric thickness in both scarves and heavier projects.
Warp and Yarn Calculations
Simple methods to calculate warp length, number of ends and approximate yardage so you can plan your projects with confidence.
Planning Warp Length
Step-by-step reasoning to estimate total warp length, including loom waste, take-up and shrinkage after finishing.
Estimating Yarn Requirements
How to estimate the amount of yarn needed for warp and weft based on sett, width in the reed and desired project length.
Choosing Fibers and Yarns
Matching the right fiber and yarn type to your project makes a huge difference in comfort, durability and finishing.
Fiber Characteristics
Key properties of cotton, linen, wool, silk and blends for warp and weft, with ideas for when to use each one.
Yarns for Warp and Weft
What makes a yarn suitable as warp, how to combine different yarns in the warp and weft and how to avoid common problems.
Basic Weave Structures
A quick overview of fundamental structures to help you read drafts and understand what happens in the cloth.
Plain Weave, Twill and Beyond
The differences between plain weave, twill and more complex structures, with ideas on how to use them in projects.
Reading a Weaving Draft
Warp threading, tie-up and treadling: how to read a draft and connect it to what you see on the loom.
These technical guides are a starting point. As we publish more detailed articles, videos and patterns, this page will evolve and grow into a complete reference for Tisse et File weavers and spinners.