Introduction: Basic Weaving Loom and Weaving Techniques
Weaving may look daunting and impossible, however it is rather easy after some practice.
Weaving is a method of fabric production in which two distinct sets of threads are interlaced perpendicularly (right angle) to form a fabric.
In this instructable, i will be showing you how to make a loom, as well as basic weaving techniques and i will be making a cloth.
Step 1: Making the Loom.
I had made this loom to last for a long time in the easiest way possible. If you do not have access to the materials or tools required you can always build a more temporary loom out of cardboard.
Materials needed:
-Screws
-Scrap wood
-nails
Tools:
-Screwdriver
-Hammer
-Ruler
-Marker
To make the loom, I first screwed three pieces of plywood together to form a big 'I' shape. The position for the nails are then marked and nails are nailed partially into the wood. In less than five miniutes, a fully function loom form junk lying around.
Materials needed:
-Screws
-Scrap wood
-nails
Tools:
-Screwdriver
-Hammer
-Ruler
-Marker
To make the loom, I first screwed three pieces of plywood together to form a big 'I' shape. The position for the nails are then marked and nails are nailed partially into the wood. In less than five miniutes, a fully function loom form junk lying around.
Step 2: Warp Threads
The warp threads are held stationary in tension on a loom while the weft threads is drawn through and inserted over-and-under the warp thread.
To thread the warp threads, first, tie one end to a nail. Follow by threading the thread around every nail to form the warp threads. Ensure that there is enough tension so that weaving will be easier.
*Tip -To evenly spread the tension, pull up on every thread.
To thread the warp threads, first, tie one end to a nail. Follow by threading the thread around every nail to form the warp threads. Ensure that there is enough tension so that weaving will be easier.
*Tip -To evenly spread the tension, pull up on every thread.
Step 3: Plain Weave
The plain weave is the simplest and strongest weave. The warp and weft threads are aligned so they form a simple criss-cross pattern. Each weft thread crosses the warp threads by going over one, then under the next, repeatedly. Pack down each thread with a fork of comb.
To begin weaving:
-Loom with warp threads
-Yarn
-Fork or comb
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Step 4: Twill Weave
The twill weave creates a diagonal pattern. The weft thread goes over two or more warp threads, then under one or more warp threads. I had mine go over two warp threads, then go under one warp thread. The twill weave is made by the white thread.
Image credit: en.m.wikipedia.org
Image credit: en.m.wikipedia.org
Step 5: Oxford Weave
Oxford weaves are created using a basket weave, where multiple usually two weft threads pass over and under two warp threads.
I passed two weft threads over two warp threads, then under two warp threads.
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I passed two weft threads over two warp threads, then under two warp threads.
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Step 6: Finishing Off
To finish off, cut one end of the warp threads you can do this with a pen knife or a scissors the other is removed from the loom. The end that has been cut should be tied together to prevent the threads from becoming undone.
Your weaving is completed!
Your weaving is completed!