Washed Chilkat warp is pulled tight and set out to dry
Here’s a trick-of-the-trade to create smoother, more even Chilkat or Ravenstail warp with no give: after you wash your warp, pull tight as you wrap the warp around the back of a chair — let dry thoroughly, then groom.
Why do you want a smother, move even warp with no give? When you are weaving your weft yarns over this warp, you will notice a less bumpy, more evenly-laid fabric.
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