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Theory of Silk Weaving - A Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves, and the Decomposition and Calculation of Broad and Narrow, Plain, Novelty and Jacquard Silk Fabrics by Arnold Wolfensberger
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taffeta, which latter function is executed by 2 other threads in the next
rib.

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[Illustration: Fig. 57]

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2. From the Twills

One variety is obtained by interlacing the warp-threads alternately one or
more picks behind, and then a number of picks ahead of their respective
neighbors; so the complete arrangement of the points of binding in a repeat
will generally form two parallel diagonal lines. This will cause the twill
lines to appear less pronounced than is the case in the regular twill, and
the character of the fabric approaches more that of the satin.

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[Illustration: Fig. 58]

_Satin Sergé._

On 8 shafts, straight draw.

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[Illustration: Fig. 59]

_Côte Satinée._

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