Weaver Notes on iPhone: Draft Sequences, Sett Calculations & Project Notes

Note-Taking for Weavers

Weaving is a technically demanding craft with a deep parameter space. Threading sequence, tie-up, treadling pattern, sett (ends per inch), warp and weft yarn selection, beat pressure, and finishing all interact to produce specific fabric characteristics. A project planned and woven over weeks involves dozens of decisions that benefit from documentation.

Nemos keeps your weaving knowledge organized and searchable across projects and years.

What Weavers Track

Draft and structure: - Threading sequence notes for complex drafts - Tie-up notes for floor loom projects - Treadling pattern notes and the visual effects they produce - Drawdown notes and structural analysis observations

Sett and warp planning: - Sett calculations for specific yarn weights and weave structures - Warp length calculations with take-up and shrinkage allowances - End count and warp thread distribution notes - Color order and stripe sequence notes

Yarn behavior: - Fiber and yarn behavior observations (how specific yarns behave under tension, how they full, shrinkage rates) - Twist direction compatibility notes (S vs. Z twist interaction in specific weave structures) - Yarn substitution notes for when a specific yarn is unavailable - Dye lot notes for projects requiring color consistency

Finishing: - Wet finishing approach notes by fiber type (washing temperature, pressing, fulling technique) - Shrinkage percentage observations per yarn/structure combination - Finishing sequence notes (when to hem vs. serge vs. fray and finish)

Project and commission: - Project specifications (warp width, project length, sett, yarn, intended use) - Commission client notes and delivery timeline

Building Shrinkage Knowledge

Published shrinkage rates are approximations. Your loom, your beat, your specific yarns, and your finishing approach produce specific shrinkage rates that only accurate observation reveals. Notes on actual vs. estimated shrinkage per project build a calibration database that improves your project planning accuracy over years.

FAQ

What draft notes are most worth capturing? Complex threading sequences you don't want to re-derive, and unexpected treadling results that revealed structural behavior worth replicating or avoiding.

How do I track sett accuracy? A post-project note comparing planned sett vs. actual fabric hand and drape. Over time, these notes calibrate your sett decisions for specific yarn/structure combinations.

Should I note yarn behavior after washing? Yes — how a yarn's hand changes after wet finishing, whether it blooms or flattens, and shrinkage rates are project-specific observations that matter for future similar projects.

What commission notes prevent problems? Agreed dimensions after shrinkage, yarn specification, color approval, and delivery date — captured at commission intake, not reconstructed from memory later.

Is Nemos useful for floor loom tie-up notes? Yes — especially for non-standard tie-ups that you don't use on every project. A note on which tie-up configuration produced a specific threading/treadling combination result prevents re-derivation.

How do I organize notes by project type? Tags: `#floor-loom`, `#rigid-heddle`, `#tapestry`, `#inkle`, `#warp-faced`, `#twill`, `#plain-weave`. Cross-reference with fiber and structure tags.

Related Reading

• Textile Designer Notes on iPhone
• Embroiderer Notes on iPhone
• Bookbinder Notes on iPhone
• Craft Artist iPhone Workflow

Sources

• Handweavers Guild of America technical documentation
• Complex Weavers journal and draft analysis resources
• Ashford and Schacht weaving technique documentation