Hard Skills
IntermediateMachine Threading and Drawing-inThe process of passing warp yarns through the drop wires, heddles, and reed of a loom according to a specific weave design.
IntermediateTechnical Drawing InterpretationReading and applying weaving drafts or patterns to determine the sequence of threading for specific textile designs.
IntermediateTextile Quality ControlIdentifying defects in yarn, such as uneven tension, knots, or fraying, during the threading and initial weaving process.
AdvancedManual DexterityThe ability to use hands and fingers skillfully to manipulate fine yarns and thread them through small openings in loom components.
FoundationalLoom Maintenance and CleaningPerforming routine cleaning and basic maintenance of heddles, reeds, and frames to prevent machine failure and yarn contamination.
IntermediateWarp Beam InstallationThe procedure of mounting and securing warp beams onto the loom and ensuring proper alignment with the threading mechanism.