Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories
A course by Cassandra SaboTextile Designer and Hand Weaver
A course by Cassandra Sabo, Textile Designer and Hand Weaver
Learn to create richly textured and sustainable textile pieces using a variety of weaving techniques
A handwoven cushion or blanket can be the perfect accessory that ties a room together. Textile artist and designer Cassandra Sabo believes in creating unique and sustainable textile pieces over fast-fashion decor. Her work has been featured in publications like KOEL Magazine and Country Living Modern Rustic.
In this course, Cassandra takes you through the textile design process and teaches you hand-weaving techniques to create custom accessories. Let your creativity unravel as you learn to weave step by step and create a truly original handwoven piece.
What will you learn in this online course?
24 lessons & 24 downloads
Understanding Your Loom
13 minutes, 13 seconds
Choosing Your Weaving Tools and Equipment
14 minutes, 19 seconds
Exploring Materials 1
8 minutes, 11 seconds
Exploring Materials 2
13 minutes, 56 seconds
Plain Weave Pattern 1
9 minutes, 17 seconds
Plain Weave Pattern 2
14 minutes, 41 seconds
What's included in this course?
Meet Cassandra Sabo, a textile artist and designer, and your teacher for this course. She shares her creative journey, which led her to the world of weaving and textiles. Hear about the artists who’ve inspired her and the books that have helped define her technique and aesthetic.
Get familiar with your tools and materials, beginning with your loom. Discover how to choose the right weaving equipment based on the design you would like to create. Cassandra takes you more in-depth through different types of yarns and materials by highlighting their natural properties.
Move on to the fundamentals of weaving by practicing basic patterns and techniques. Once you are familiar with the basics, Cassandra teaches you more complex weaving like the twill pattern, shaping with the split technique, and the more contemporary soumak technique.
Start designing your own textile piece by getting an overview of color theory and choosing a color palette. Create a moodboard filled with references to inspire your final project before sketching it out and finalizing the design.
Time to start weaving your custom piece! Cassandra takes you through the weaving process step by step. Learn how to carefully remove your piece from your loom before seeing how to sew your textile accessory together by hand. Wrap up the course by hearing Cassandra’s care tips when washing and drying your piece.
What is this course's project?
Design, weave, and sew a cushion using a variety of patterns and techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for both beginners and experienced weavers. Cassandra takes you through the basics, but also shows your more complex and contemporary weaving techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, you need a weaving loom, weaving tools, a tapestry needle, yarn, a cushion pad, a pencil, card stock, and other household materials.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Çok açıklayıcı ve kapsamlı bir kurs , beğendim
- 8 months ago
Very good class and teacher! The teacher is very knowledgeable and the videos and lessons are great!
- 1 year ago
Curso muy muy interesante. 100% artesanal, trabajando con tus manos y muy fácil de seguir porque Cassandra lo explica todo al detalle. Me ha encantado.
- 1 year ago
Great course, still working through the process.
- 1 year ago
Ottimo ho imparato tante cose
From her studio, she shares her love and knowledge of weaving and the broader fiber arts with her community. Cassandra also researched, designed and developed The Oxford Frame Loom, a new type of frame loom that aims to bridge the gap between hand-weaving and tapestry weaving, enabling weavers of all levels to discover and explore this craft in new ways.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Loom, Tools, and Materials
- Understanding Your Loom
- Choosing Your Weaving Tools and Equipment
- Exploring Materials 1
- Exploring Materials 2
- U3
Basic Patterns and Techniques
- Plain Weave Pattern 1
- Plain Weave Pattern 2
- Twill Pattern
- Shaping and Split Technique
- Soumak Technique
- U4
Designing
- Basic Colour Theory
- Creating a Mood Board
- Sketching a Pattern and Technical Notes 1
- Sketching a Pattern and Technical Notes 2
- U5
Weaving Your Design
- Weaving the Design 1
- Weaving the Design 2
- Weaving the Design 3
- Weaving the Design 4
- Weaving the Design 5
- Weaving the Design 6
- Removing from the Loom
- Sewing the Cushion by Hand
- Washing the Woven Fabric
- FP
Final project
- Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories
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FAQs
This course is designed for those with some basic knowledge of textiles, making it ideal for intermediate learners or beginners ready to explore more advanced weaving, dyeing, and macrame techniques.
You'll need a frame loom, various yarns and fibers, weaving needles, a shuttle, shed sticks, a ball winder, hand carders, and basic macrame supplies. The course will guide you on choosing and preparing these tools and materials.
You’ll learn frame loom weaving, hand dyeing, blending fibers, hand spinning yarn, macrame knotting, creating textured textiles, combining materials, and integrating new technologies like fiber optics into textiles.
Yes, the course includes lessons on designing and constructing lampshades using woven materials, with techniques for structure, texture, and even macrame support for lightbulbs.
Yes, you’ll explore fiber blending, testing yarn thickness, and hand spinning techniques to create unique custom yarns tailored to your projects.
Absolutely! The course emphasizes hands-on experimentation and creative exploration, so you can succeed without advanced drawing skills.
You’ll learn methods for preventing yarn tangles, managing straight edges, and finishing off ends to achieve professional results in your woven textiles.