Handwoven Garments with a Weaving Loom
A course by Kristína ŠipulováDesigner and Garment Maker
A course by Kristína Šipulová, Designer and Garment Maker
Make original handwoven clothing by learning weaving techniques to create unique textile patterns
There is something uniquely special about creating clothing by hand—even more so, when using a traditional technique. Kristína Šipulová is a designer and garment maker who takes the traditional tapestry method and applies it to fashionable, contemporary designs.
In this course, she shares with you the art of creating handwoven garments with an original pattern design. Kristína takes you step by step through the process of weaving textile pieces from scratch and how to create a variety of clothing and accessories.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 18 downloads
Introduction to Weaving
8 minutes, 11 seconds
Weaving Basics
7 minutes, 0 seconds
Materials
2 minutes, 16 seconds
Experimenting with Different Materials
8 minutes, 42 seconds
Inspiration
5 minutes, 38 seconds
Color
2 minutes, 49 seconds
What's included in this course?
Meet Kristína, Slovakian designer, garment maker, and your teacher for this course. She shares her creative journey, and how her passion for folklore clothing, rich textile heritage, and nature has shaped her designs. Hear about the textile artist who have influenced her and where she finds inspiration.
Kristína introduces you to weaving by explaining the basic principles of woven textiles, and shares some three-dimensional examples of corn husk woven shoes from Slovakia. Learn the foundations of weaving by exploring each material and how to use them. Explore the endless textile possibilities by experimenting with different materials and colors.
Start working towards your final design by exploring references and creating a mood board of ideas. Develop your artist’s eye as Kristína guides you through a world of color and demonstrates how different shades work together. Next, learn how to create a customized pattern for your garment, ready for production.
Time to roll up your sleeves and start creating your garment! First, prepare the base for weaving with the tapestry method by fixing nails on a wooden board. Kristína guides you step by step through the process of weaving the basic structure of the garment from front to back. After removing the garment from the nails, add the final touching by embellishing it with ribbons.
After completing the first garment with the tapestry method, Kristína shows you how to make other articles of clothing like a dress, a coat, a shirt, or pants. She also shows you how to create accessories like a bag or a pillow. To wrap up the course, hear Kristína’s tips on how to take care of your handwoven garment, and how to repair it if it gets damaged.
What is this course's project?
Create a handwoven vest on a wooden board using the tapestry method.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with interest in weaving and creating garments from scratch using a unique method. This course is ideal for students of design, fashion, textile, as well as artists, designers, or anyone interested in a world of textiles.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience with textiles is needed. Kristína starts with the basics.
To take this course, you need a sketchbook and pencil for the pattern design. You’ll need a wooden board, nails, hammer, ruler, scissors, fabric strips and yarn.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
quite simple course for beginners
- 1 year ago
basic and easy
- 2 years ago
Excelente curso! Súper fácil de seguir y sobre todo muy enriquecedor conocer el trabajo e influencias de Kristina!
- 2 years ago
Un curso sencillo de seguir y muy bien explicado. Me gusta mucho el trabajo de Kristina.!
- 2 years ago
Ottima preparazione e interessante presentazione. Ho trovato molti ottimi spunti. Mi aspettavo si utilizzasse un telaio rigid-heddle invece si usa una tavola con dei chiodi che mi sembra un approccio interessante anche se poco pratico rispetto al classico telaio.
She went on to work as a visual researcher at the Studio Edelkoort and as a design assistant at Studio Marlène Huissoud in Paris. She has also been teaching textiles and color theory courses at the International Fashion Academy IFA in the French capital. Her work has been exhibited throughout Europe, including Milan Design Week and Paris Design Week. She has also been featured in publications such as Forbes, Vogue, Elle Decor Italia, and others.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Weaving Practices
- Introduction to Weaving
- Weaving Basics
- Materials
- Experimenting with Different Materials
- U3
Preparation for the Woven Garment
- Inspiration
- Color
- Introduction to Pattern
- U4
Weaving a Garment
- Preparation
- Weaving the Front and Back 1
- Weaving the Front and Back 2
- Weaving the Front and Back 3
- Post-production
- Assembling and Embellishing
- U5
Further Steps
- Accessories and Applications
- Care Tips
- FP
Final project
- Handwoven Garments with a Weaving Loom
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners. It introduces fundamental weaving techniques, basic loom setup, and project guidance, making it accessible to those with no prior weaving or textile experience.
You'll need a basic wooden loom or sturdy board, nails, hammer, yarn (natural or experimental materials), scissors, ribbons, and a hook. Detailed supply lists and alternatives for home setups are provided in the course.
You’ll learn to set up a loom, weave garment panels, experiment with materials, create mood boards, apply finishing techniques, and incorporate embellishments. The course covers both traditional and modern textile design approaches.
The course demonstrates step-by-step how to construct and set up a simple weaving loom using a wooden board, nails, and basic tools, preparing it for both fabric panels and tapestry work.
Yes, the course encourages experimenting with materials such as ribbons, paper yarn, and even metal or natural fibers to create unique textures and design effects in handwoven garments.
Weaving uses interlaced warp and weft threads on a loom to form fabric, while knitting involves looping yarn with needles. The course explains their structural differences and how these affect the properties of finished textiles.
You'll learn how to select yarn type, thickness, and color to match your design, and how to match hook and nail sizes for optimal weaving results, with guidance on avoiding common material mismatches.