Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories

Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories

“Well done! You have now reached the end of my course. Thank you for taking part! Before we say goodbye, I'd like to give a brief overview of the content to guide you in your project: a woven cushion.

• First, consider the themes and influences that you'd like to integrate into your design. Then, allow this to inform the colours that you choose. I recommend using the resources I shared in Unit 4 to harmonise your colour combinations. Collect your ideas together and create a mood board. Make sure that your project is unique to you. Then, make your sketches and technical notes. Create some visual references to guide you through the weaving process.

• Next, choose your frame loom, weaving tools, accessories, and set up your workspace to be comfortable and productive. Prepare all the yarns you will be using by winding them into balls or cakes or setting your cones within reach to wind onto your shuttle. You might want to note down the start weights of each yarn to know how much yarn you are using in your cushion. Then, you can add this information to your technical notes.

• Referring to your sketches, technical notes, and your small woven sample, start weaving your cushion according to your design. Remember to set up your warp guides to avoid pulling in your edges. When the front panel is complete, remove it from the loom using the technique I shared and set it aside. Weave the two back panels and remove them from the loom too.

• Once woven, match your front panel with the two back panels and secure together with pins or sewing clips. Using your chosen yarn, sew together the three panels.

• With your cushion complete, wash it in warm water, rinse, and dry. Do this by first wrapping it in a towel to absorb excess water. Then, lay it flat to air dry. Use a steam iron to remove fuzzy ends and freshen if needed.

And that's a wrap! Thanks again for enrolling in my course. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have. I can't wait to see what amazing cushions you produce, so share your woven masterpieces in the forum by clicking "Create your project". See you there!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project Thanks so much for following along. There was a lot of information to take on board, so if you've made it this far, you're doing really well. You may have learned many new techniques and processes along the way, but if you're finding that you're overwhelmed at any point, don't worry. Just pick one or two of those processes and focus on them. Now it's time for you to weave your final cushion design. I really want to encourage you to think about your own background skills and knowledge and weave something unique to you. If you already have a loom or thinking of buying one, think...”

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Course summary for: Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories

• Level: Beginner
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• 2295 students
• 5 units
• 24 lessons (5h 29m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Weaving