Weaving Resources

Learn how to read a weaving draft with this in-depth look at each of the key components: threading, tie-up, treadling, and drawdown. This information can be applied to both rising and sinking shed looms.

This article covers two basic finishing techniques: hand twisted and braided fringe. A fringe is more than a decorative element—it also secures your weaving. These simple and beginner-friendly techniques can be used on a variety of projects, such as scarves, rugs, and towels.

New weavers can often be intimidated by all of the new terminology. From treadles to heddles, there’s so much to learn. Fear not, dear weaver! This glossary of terms will tell you everything you need to know.

How to hem handwoven projects by hand or machine.

This article is the second of a two-part series on how to buy used weaving looms. To get a few different perspectives on this, three friends are sharing what they look for in a loom and some of the helpful things they’ve learned along the way.

Curious how to care for your handwoven piece after you take it off the loom? This post explains how to wet finish and care for handwoven cotton, linen, wool, alpaca, and silk.

Curious how to weave great selvedges? These three tips will help you out! Learn how to bubble your weft, use a 45 degree pinch, and feel for the resistance of the weft.

One of the most common questions from friends and strangers eager to start weaving is how to buy a used loom. This post tells you what to consider as you search for a used loom, and how to make sure you get the loom that will be best for you.

Using floating selvedges in your weaving is an easy way to have more even selvedges with twills or other patterns. This post explains what a floating selvedge is and how to weave with a floating selvedge.

This post has a quick lesson in how to calculate takeup and shrinkage in your weaving, so that you know how much yarn you will need for your project.

There are many types of weaving techniques that can be used to create different fabrics on multi-shaft and rigid heddle looms. This post has descriptions and photos of some of the most popular techniques.

Confused by all of the terms of weaving equipment? What is a shuttle, a heddle, a reed, or a treadle? This blog post explains everything clearly so you can get started weaving with confidence.