Designing Handwoven Garments on the Loom You Have
Every loom has its limits, but that needn’t stop you from making attractive handwoven garments.
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Every loom has its limits, but that needn’t stop you from making attractive handwoven garments.
When you rethread your heddles for a new weave structure, what should you do about the sett in the reed?
When she became a mother, Sara learned what criteria to concentrate on when designing a baby blanket.
Camilla Valley Farm’s line of 2/16 worsted-spun wool yarns are some of the finest weaving yarns I have encountered. By fine I mean thin, but the term also applies to the quality. If you want to weave a traditional tartan, this is the yarn to use.
As I wait for warm weather to finally arrive, I can dream and weave summer projects using Handwoven May/June 2021 as my guide.
Having a place to start helps when planning a project. In this case, a “Yarn Lab“ gave me a head start.
Explore the limitless possibilities of weaving rag rugs, and get some ideas to create unique rag weaving projects, from color design to weave structure!
Is tabby always plain weave, and is it the same as weaving “every other pick” as in rep? Madelyn has the answer!
Is it possible to weave a plain-weave border around satin or sateen? Madelyn has the answer!
Inspired by the SeaCell yarn she was sampling, Liz designed a simple, flowing scarf to explore the yarn's possibilities.
I’ve been working with a new-to-me yarn, Marine Silk Lace, for the past couple of years. Merino wool and silk have, of course, been used for a very long time, but there’s a surprise fiber in this yarn—seaweed.
Use your too-good-to-throw away thrums for inlay and add interest to plain-weave fabrics.