The twist glides behind the lower hand to produce yarn successfully. Spinning Tips The hands will repeat the pinch, pull and slide motions, while the lower hand will sometimes reach down to rotate the spindle. When you practice, you will feel the constant motion. The yarn will be strong enough to support the movement. Both hands are then free for drafting the fibers, which is important in short-draw spinning. Short-draw spinning is the most basic technique used for the treadle wheel. A lot of modern wheels use a flyer-and-bobbin type that twists the yarn and winds the yarn onto a spool continuously. The wheels can be single or double-treadle. A hook is also utilized in transferring the spin from the spindle and to the yarn. Making a spindle People can actually make their own spindles. They can even make use of materials that are usually available in hardware stores. Some CDs even provide the necessary information for making spindles. These aforementioned items can be bought from the local yarn store or from an online supplier. The Drop Spindle The drop spindle is one of the most basic tools for spinning and weaving. To successfully make thread, you need to use the drop spindle correctly. There are different mechanisms for using the device, depending on what you are trying to achieve. You can spin using various types of spindles too. The 1/2 ounce drop spindle weighs about the same as a walnut. Experts agree that the right weight is between 1.5 to 2.5 ounces. Balance is very important. The location of the whorl on the shaft will affect the balance of the drop spindle, just like the whorl shape. Check the bottom-whorl spindle by resting the tip over the right surface and twirling it. 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.