Twisting Tales Magazine no. 05

In this fifth issue of Twisting Tales Magazine you can read about Fair Isle, batik from Java and making your own tartan. Discover new ways to use up yarn and fabric scraps and transform old clothing into something new! Check out the contents:

Twisting Tales Magazine 05

Stranded colourwork

This age-old knitting technique has become popular once more in the last few years. This article contains everything you need to know about knitting stranded colourwork and contains the stories behind several traditions based in this technique.

Strength of a sock

Do you need nylon in order to knit a strong sock? No, you don’t! We explain the theory behind what makes a yarn or knitted fabric strong, so you can knit socks that will last.

Spindle spinning: modern versus medieval

Over the years, spindle spinning has gone from a necessity for survival to a hobby. That’s not the only thing that has changed! We analysed modern and medieval spindle spinning and tried the old way to see what we could learn from our ancestors.

Spinning yarn from scraps

Use your yarn scraps in a different way and make new yarn! This step-by-step tutorial will help you work through your scraps and create beautifully coloured yarns.

Clasped weft weaving

A simple technique that is incredibly effective! By using two (or more) weft colours, you can completely transform the look of your weaving.

Tartan

A gorgeous fabric with a complicated history! Read about the story behind the fabric and learn all about the technical details so you can weave your own gorgeous tartans.

Natural dyeing with colour modifiers

Create new colours without adding any more dye! This article explores several ways in which you can change the colours of your naturally dyed materials after dyeing using alkaline, acid and different metals.

Printing fabric with stamps

Create your own unique fabric designs by using stamps! We used batik, we stamped with leaves and a wooden stamp and plastic empty bobbins. See the results and try it yourself.

Working with leather

For a material that has been worn and used for thousands of years, leather is still surrounded by quite a few mysteries. We explain all you need to know about the production and sustainability of leather, as well as how to work with it on a domestic sewing machine.

Sewing with old clothes

Reduce your textile waste by giving your clothes a second life! We give you tips and example on how to repair, alter and repurpose your old clothing.

Making paper from fabric scraps

Most paper is made from wood, but you can also use your fabric scraps. We turned different scraps into paper. Paper making is incredibly simple, and fun to do.

Sashiko

This hand-stitching technique is different from most other techniques you’ll be familiar with! Sashiko comes from Japan, is rather meditative. But is often misused as an embroidery technique on the internet.  We dove into the history books and did our own stitching. Read more about in Twisting Tales Magazine 5.

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