Hand weaving: endless ideas for use
Hand weaving: endless ideas for use
Hand weaving is the process of producing fabric on a loom or using simpler devices (reed, reed, planks) by weaving two systems of threads located mutually perpendicular.
This is one of the oldest human crafts, which arose in the late Neolithic as a result of the evolution of weaving. Everywhere, various kinds of hand tools (planks, reeds) were used for weaving. Weaving is a very difficult process that requires a lot of effort and time. Traditional raw materials: wool, linen, cotton and silk. Until the 19th and 20th centuries, it was one of the most common household activities.
There are many offers of hand weaving on the Internet, mainly homespun rugs, Russian-style belts, scarves and stoles.
All types of threads and yarns are used in weaving. One project may include regular yarn, art yarn, textile yarn, floss, silk thread, viscose fibers and wool locks and roving.
Traditionally, homespun cloth is used to make clothing. Things turn out very textured and interesting. This clothing is not suitable for everyone; it is very different from store-bought fabric, both in feel and cut.
Most often, craftswomen do not cut homespun fabric, but weave the parts directly according to the pattern, so the cut of such items is loose.
Clothes made from homespun fabric look great on older and “skinny” ladies.
The style of such things can be either classic or boho.
Often the products combine weaving and knitting. It seems to me that if you add felting and embroidery, the products will turn out even more textured.
Designers of iodine houses also use hand-woven fabric in their collections.
Many weavers make their own yarn for their products.
Expensive high-quality yarn is used for clothes and stoles, and leftover clothing can be used for rugs.
Pillows and blankets made from homespun fabric will fit perfectly into the interior.
A bag made of homespun fabric can become a bright accent to the whole look.
If you want to get into weaving, you don't have to buy an expensive loom. You can make a lot of interesting products using small and inexpensive (even homemade) weaving tools.
Using these frames of different shapes and sizes, you can weave a scarf, stole, pillow, blanket or carpet.
These frames are small in size, so they are convenient to take on the road or to the country house.
Square blanket:
For small projects use miniature weaving frames, and for the "maniacs" use a weaver's ring
