Warp and weft

Learn all about warp and weft and how they relate to the weaving of fabric. Warp threads are vertical on the loom and weft threads are horizontal.

Warp and weft refer to the vertical and horizontal threads in a loomed or woven fabric. Predicting how these threads can move is helpful for embroidery.

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