Basic weaving

Learn the time-honoured craft of loom weaving basics in this step-by-step tutorial for absolute beginners.

So, you’ve just started weaving (or have for a while) and you love it! But, you are OVERWHELMED with where to purchase some of the most basic weaving tools and supplies. When you do a google search, you are brought to sites for every type of weaving: rigid heddle loom weaving, square loom weaving, stick weaving, and everything in between. You have just discovered that the world of weaving is much bigger than you thought! I know exactly how you feel. That was my experience when I first…

Preamble This is the fifty-ninth post in the "Art Resource" series, specifically aimed to construct an appropriate knowledge base in order to develop an artistic voice in ArtCloth. Other posts in this series are: Glossary of Cultural and Architectural Terms Units Used in Dyeing and Printing of Fabrics Occupational, Health & Safety A Brief History of Color The Nature of Color Psychology of Color Color Schemes The Naming of Colors The Munsell Color Classification System Methuen Color Index and…

Have you ever seen weaving and wondered how to get started or wanted to try your hand at it? Well, we have a great treat for you! Jelica of A Pretty Fix and Loom and Fibre (you can see her interview here to find out more about her) has created a wonderful, detailed, beginners tutorial for you on the

Basket weaving is a great hobby that can add charm to your house and your own personal touch when you give the baskets as gifts. Learn how to weave your own baskets here.

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Plain weave is the most common and tightest of basic weave structures in which the filling threads pass over and under successive warp threads and repeat the same pattern with alternate threads in the following row, producing a chequered surface. They do not ravel easily but tend to wrinkle and have less absorbency than other weaves. The plain weave is variously known as Calico or Tabby weave. It is the simplest of all weaves having a repeat size of 2.

Tapestry weaving is one of the oldest practices of woven textile and it is a favourite craft among both experts and novice weavers today. Tapestry can be woven with simple looms and simple tools, yet we can create intricate DIY crafts for home décor like DIY wall hangings, handmade bracelets, hand woven table runners and so on. When I started Tapestry weaving, I used to look at other people’s artwork and thought that their method was very confusing and difficult to follow. I did not know…

Learn the basics of weaving with the Weaving Loom Kit. Follow along with my instruction booklet and learn how to weave by making a set of coasters. This kit is designed with the beginner in mind. Each coaster project will teach a new set of skills. Learn how to create patterns or shapes in your weavings. The 2nd image shows each of the 4 coaster projects you will create with this kit. Supplies include: *Handmade loom made from sustainably sourced maple wood *4 different colors of wool yarn…