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Weaving Basics
- EPI and PPI in Weaving: Read a Sample Record — EPI means ends per inch: the number of warp threads across an inch of woven cloth. PPI means picks per inch: the number of weft passes along an inch.
- Plain Weave vs Twill vs Satin: What Changes? — Plain, twill, and satin are weave structures. Plain weave alternates over one and under one.
Textile Care
- How to Handle and Store Handmade Textiles — Prepare a clean, dry, flat surface; wash and dry your hands; remove jewellery that can catch; and support the textile's full weight while moving it.