Golden Windows overblouse

摘要

Handwoven transparency is an inlay technique most commonly used for window coverings, room dividers, or wall hangings. I was curious to see how the translucent quality of transparency might be used in the design of a garment. Sampling led to using 8/2 Tencel for the ground cloth, a variegated novelty yarn for the inlaid design, and a sett of 12 ends per inch for the soft hand and silky drape I wanted. This combination does, however, produce a fabric with several special considerations.