{"id":5282,"date":"2020-08-25T13:17:44","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T17:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/fabrication\/tissage\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:08:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:08:19","slug":"weaving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pachamamacanada.com\/en\/handmade\/weaving\/","title":{"rendered":"Weaving"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The steps of weaving<\/h1>\n

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Our colleague Jos\u00e9 and his partners illustrate the key steps of weaving.<\/p>\n

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Planning and material calculation<\/h3>\n

First, Jos\u00e9 draws the patterns for the pieces to be produced. This is no small task, but Jos\u00e9 is an experienced artisan who creates his own designs.<\/p>\n

Before starting anything, he must carefully calculate the quantity of each color of yarn required. The amount varies depending on the thickness of the yarn, the patterns, and the stitches chosen.<\/p>\n

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Setting up the loom: warping and threading<\/h3>\n

Next comes the loom setup, which is carried out in two steps: warping and threading. These two steps aim to install the warp threads (vertical threads) onto the loom and the frames. This setup also allows for the preparation of the patterns.<\/p>\n

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Weaving<\/h3>\n

The weaving itself can then begin. The weaver steps on the pedals to operate the loom\u2019s frames. Using a shuttle, they can interlace the weft threads (horizontal) with the warp threads (vertical). And that’s when the fabric starts to take shape!<\/p>\n

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Finishing<\/h3>\n

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Discover the weavings made by Jos\u00e9 and his colleagues.<\/h2>\n

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