Twill pattern

A casual twill weave is created with textured natural yarns woven on a stria warp. This elegant relaxed upholstery is woven in Italy using a mix of viscose, cotton and linen, a composition now synonymous with the Mokum brand.

Either a woven or printed pattern of squares or rectangles. See also: Gingham Glen plaid Houndstooth check Shepherd’s check

Below is a selection of my designs. If you’re a potential client and would like to see my full portfolio or discuss a licensing collaboration please email me - I’d love to hear from you

Woven fabrics can be endlessly complex, we demystify some of the most common weave patterns including Twill, Satin, Jacquard, Dobby, and more.

The flowing lines of an undulating twill are well suited to projects inspired by water.… Read More

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Several years ago I explored "faux" or "false" ikat by designing network drafted twills. I shared what I learned in a blog post and also in more detail in an article I wrote, "Ikat-Inspired Twill Studies," published in the Complex Weavers Journal, issue #104 (February 2014). I decided to come back to this interesting topic…

Preamble This is the fifty-ninth post in the "Art Resource" series, specifically aimed to construct an appropriate knowledge base in order to develop an artistic voice in ArtCloth. Other posts in this series are: Glossary of Cultural and Architectural Terms Units Used in Dyeing and Printing of Fabrics Occupational, Health & Safety A Brief History of Color The Nature of Color Psychology of Color Color Schemes The Naming of Colors The Munsell Color Classification System Methuen Color Index and…

“The style of weaving common in baskets made of cane is known as twill work. This consists in passing each splint of the weft over two or more splints of the warp, then under two, forming a diagonal or twilled pattern.” -Foster, 1921