The twist of the yarn can be set with the aid of a handheld steamer. You can refer to the internet and a number of books to get more tips on spinning by hand. You do not need a distaff to spin flax. A distaff is generally used for long line flax. The flax fibers are very long, reaching 1 yard or so, and will need meticulous preparation and dressing on a distaff before you spin. They are able to pull the fibers from the cylinder, getting to twist the threads and then winding them to a finished product. When the threads are finished, they can be now dyed and treated with different chemicals so that shrinkage or unnecessary creasing is prevented, if not totally avoided, before they are woven into a particularly patterned fabric. To Start Spinning You will need a few things to begin spinning. First, you need a drop spindle that is well-balanced. Choose a spindle that does not weigh too much. Bring 1/2 ounce of prepared fiber, preferably wool of medium-grade of the right color, a small masking tape and a piece of wool starter yarn measuring 24 to 30 inches in length. The best ones to pick include 2 dark hues and a light one, or two light colors and a dark one. You can also pick a dark tone, a medium tone and a light color. The style and pattern will improve with the variety of colors. The Setup Set the string base on a weaving loom. You can use yarn. A reliable and durable brand is recommended. How loose, decorative, tight, nubby or soft a certain fabric is depends largely on the fabric weave. They can also cause a huge variance regarding the fabric s durability or strength. Types of weaves There are many kinds of fabric weaves. The most common ones are twill, rib, plain, Oxford, basket, satin, Uncut Pile, Chenille Weave, dobby, Cut Pile, Double Knit, leno, and jacquard. They were merely developed and enhanced by the old-fashioned and modern craftsmen so that they could come up with products that had beautiful finishes and made from very elaborate techniques. From China The country of China is known for its abundance in bamboo resources. In fact, this particular country is known for its long history of utilizing bamboos and planting them.