Burda Style For people who sew

Here is a howto for basic weaving that can produce really nice textiles. The setup takes forever so prepare to be frustrated with how much time this can take, but it's worth it in the end.

Technique Materials

Wood, screws, a dowel, yarn and/or string, a fork

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  Jun 24, 2009, 09.47 AMby Hajnika

  Wow! How cool is to make my own dreamed fabric! :) I love your creativity,you are a very smart boy,and thank you very much for the sharing this howto.
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  Aug 9, 2008, 02.12 PMby moggie

  This is amazing. Now I can weave my own scarves without having to learn how to knit!
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  Jun 29, 2008, 06.20 AMby DLim

  Awesome, Jeffrey. I´ve seen weaving instructions before but yours I can actually understand! Thanks for taking the time and trouble to share your knowledge.
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  Apr 16, 2008, 09.14 AMby maethebear

  i’ve tried to make a loom b4 and bought children’s ones but i think i will be making this!then making a belt…thanks!
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  Feb 6, 2008, 03.12 AMby JenDockter

  Very awesome! Do you know how to set up for doing like a herring bone or a tweed?

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    Oct 15, 2009, 04.46 AMby megamiaki364

    tweed
    Weaving Pattern:
    
    L1-Under 1, Over 2, Under 1, Over 2
    L2-Over 1, Under 1, Over 2, Under 1
    L3-Over 2, Under 1, Over 2, Under 1
    L4-Under 1, Over 2, Under 1, Over 2

    herringbone
    Weaving Pattern:
    
    L1-Under 1, Over 2, Under 1, Over 2
    L2-Over 1, Under 1, Over 2, Under 1
    L3-Over 2, Under 1, Over 2, Under 1
    L4- Under 1, Over 2, Under 1, Over 2

    website- at bottom of page
    http://www.montessoriworld.org/Handwork/weave/weaving1.html

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    Oct 15, 2009, 04.47 AMby megamiaki364

    edit website

    http://www.montessoriworld.org/
    Handwork/weave/weaving1.html

    -1st post cut off end of address

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  Jan 14, 2008, 10.01 AMby admin

  Great Tutorial! I have always wanted to learn how to weave on a loom! I also agree with Vecheney, Will you please add the how to end the weave and how to tie off the ends and remove it from the frame?
  I’ll be waiting…..
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  Jan 9, 2008, 08.57 AMby vecheney

  I am ready to get started, but could you please add the how to on how you tie off the ends and remove from frame? Thank you.
  Can’t wait to get at it.
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  Jan 4, 2008, 01.39 PMby Mirela

  I’ve been waiting for a tut like this forever!

  I do not have a loom, but I have a huge door from the shower panels that I almost threw away. I have I feeling I could use it as a loom, seeing your pictures!

  Many special 10X!!!
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  Jan 1, 2008, 08.33 AMby MarmotaB

  I do it a bit differently, more simply, but this method could be good to try… My frame is an old window frame. :-) And I have nails in it to hold the threads. I actually inherited it from my sister who ceased to be interested in weaving…
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  Dec 31, 2007, 09.34 PMby zahra

  heeeey!!! Thankss:D this is so creative