Many families had hand looms in their houses but some set up small weaving shops with a few looms and hired others. In the 1820s, weavers expected to produce three pieces of cloth per week for 2 shillings each.
In numerous households, hand looms were prevalent, while others operated small weaving enterprises with limited looms and employed extra individuals. In the early 19th century, weavers anticipated producing three pieces of cloth per week at a price of two shillings.