
Designed by Amy AbbottĪ wide inkle-woven band is divided into two narrower bands to make handy hanging straps. Weave a band and create A Pincushion Necklace. Discover how great bands and belts can be for experimenting with color with this project. Weave these versatile bands to create a sturdy belt or strap. These inkle-woven bands take advantage of the unique design principles of Guatemalan jaspe fabrics as well as their rich and glorious rainbows of colors. Jaspe-inspired bandsĬhristi Eales Ehler wove bands to coordinate with fabrics she purchased in Guatemala After you've woven a long band, you'll cut it into pin-sized pieces then add a backing, and pin hardware. You use one color weft and simply alternate between the two sheds to create stars and stripes. This US flag-inspired pattern looks like it might be complicated but the design is all taken care of in the colorful warp. It is a great introduction to patterned inkle weaving. This beautiful hatband was created using pick-up to create the "S" motifs. It can easily be disassembled for travel when needed. This lightweight, portable loom is suitable for small projects like hatbands (see below) and bookmarks.
#WEAVING LOOM PROJECTS HOW TO#
Learn how to construct a loom, warp it, and weave a project all within a weekend. To build this PVC loom, you’ll need to gather a few basic hand tools and take a trip to your local hardware or home improvement center.


Here's a sneak-peek at the inkle-loom weaving patterns inside: How to make a PVC loomĭIY Inkle loom designed by Sharon Kersten Inkle-loom weaving patterns and tips in this free eBook cover a lovely array of fabric types in many different materials.
