Loom & Xiao
Loom Loom
Xiao Xiao
Loom Loom
Hey Xiao, I’ve been sketching out a textile pattern that follows the Fibonacci sequence—kind of a spiral woven into a plain weave. Think you’d be up for a quick analysis of how that might affect the tension and thread count?
Xiao Xiao
Fib sequence gives a ~1.618 growth. In plain weave that means each new pass adds about 60% more threads, so thread count climbs quickly and warp tension drops where it expands. Tighten warp at those points or reduce weft density to keep overall tension even.
Loom Loom
That’s a neat observation, Xiao. Maybe try a gradual weft reduction in those expansion spots—just a touch—and see if the warp tension stays steadier. Let me know how it goes, I’d love to hear the feel of the fabric.
Xiao Xiao
I haven’t woven it yet, but if the weft drop is just a bit, the warp should stay tighter and the surface will feel smoother, with less puckering around the spiral turns. Give it a try and let me know if the tension feels more even.