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# How to Read a Tie-Up in a Weaving Draft

New weavers often start with a table loom. It can be confusing at first to understand how to read a tie-up and translate that into the levers that should be toggled to lift the shafts!   This video helps explain how to read a tie-up, explains the difference in a tie-up and liftplan, and goes over some of the basics of reading a draft. 

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How to Read a Tie-Up and Interpret for a Table Loom
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