Profile Drafting — The Essential Guide for Handweavers
A comprehensive guide to understanding and using profile drafts across multiple weave structures.
Overview
Profile drafting is an essential tool for handweavers, yet many are unsure how it works. Older weaving books often include only a brief chapter on the topic — sometimes unclear or incomplete. This is the first book entirely dedicated to profile drafts: how they work, how to read them, and how a single draft can be translated into multiple weave structures.
What You’ll Learn
- Create, read, and use profile drafts.
- Convert a profile draft into 14 different weave structures.
- Hands-on projects for each structure.
- Essential technical elements (e.g., treadle tie-ups).
About the Author
Expert weaver Deb Essen demystifies profile drafting with clear, accessible explanations, step-by-step guidance, and practical exercises to help you master the process.
Why This Book?
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced weaver, this guide gives you the tools to design a single fabric concept and translate it into multiple structures — boosting both creativity and efficiency.