Intro to Macraweaving: Make a Wall Hanging

Overview

“Next, I will show you how you can sketch a macraweaving design using pen and paper. I will start by designing the macramé base and explain what technique I will use for each shape. Then, I will sketch in colour the sections in which I will be weaving.”

In this video lesson Fanny Zedenius addresses the topic: Sketching the Design, which is part of the Domestika online course: Intro to Macraweaving: Make a Wall Hanging. Combine macramé and weaving by exploring knots and techniques to create beautiful, handmade home decor.

Partial transcription of the video

“ Sketching the Design In this lesson, I'll show you how to sketch out the design of your tapestry. I have the mood board as a reference as I'm working on the sketch. I've already sketched out a rectangle. I'll use a landscape shape rather than a portrait-shaped design. Now, I'll begin sketching out the macramé base. In macraweaving, you can do lots of different designs and styles. You can do organic and flowy designs or geometrically shaped designs. In my mood board, I see a lot of geometrical shapes, so in this tapestry, I'll use those shapes. In this design, I want to make a frame with t...”

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Course summary for: Intro to Macraweaving: Make a Wall Hanging

• Level: Beginner
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• 5 units
• 21 lessons (4h 24m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Interior Design, Macramé, Textile Design, Weaving