Weaving

Are you looking to buy your first loom, or do you want to learn new techniques? Read all about how to sew with your handwoven fabric and even upholster furniture in Twisting Tales Magazine.

Weaving with fabric

Rags and scraps

What do you do with your old and worn-out clothing? We know that donating isn’t always a sustainble answer. In this article, we explore a weaving technique that will help you give old textiles a new life.

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Weaving lace

Let us enlighten you

Spot Bronson, Spanish lace or Swedish lace: the jargon is rather complicated when it comes to weaving lace. We have provided simple explanations and tutorials for eight weaving techniques that can be used to make lovely lacey fabrics.

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Weave doublewidth

Or deflected doubleweave

Weave in the round or weave other intricate 3D shapes! Or use deflected doubleweave to create wonderful textured patterns. As complicated as this technique may sound, the basics are quite simple.

Magazine 09

How to use yarn scraps

Find a project for your thrums

We don’t like wasting yarn, so we challenged ourselves to find as many projects as possible to use up short bits of yarn. Do you want to knit, sew, spin or weave with your scraps?

Magazine 09

Identify your yarn or fabric

To find out what fibre you’re working with

As crafters, we’ve all been given some mystery yarn or fabric at some point. Bleach, a lighter and this article; that’s all you need to identify your yarn, fibre or fabric.

Magazine 09

How to weave damask

A fabric with a long history

Damask is named after the city of Damascus, but did you know that is not where the fabric originated? This article contains the history of damask weaving, a technical explanation into how it works and tips on how to weave (mock) damask yourself.

Magazine 08

How to use a pin loom

Pin loom: back to basics

With detailed pictures, we explain how to warp your pin loom, weave your square and how to seam these squares together using mattress stitch.

Magazine 08

Weaving in the round

Tubular weaving

Old fabrics can hold many secrets. Following in the footsteps of textile historian Margrethe Hald, we explore this way of weaving in the round to find out how much our ancestors knew about practical weaving.

Magazine 07

Weaving yarns

Imperial and metric system

Have you ever wondered why 8/4 cotton is not the same thickness as 8/4 linen yarn? Figure out how weaving yarn sizes work in the imperial system, ypp and Nm. Learn how to substitute and combine yarns using different tricks.

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Historical weaving

The evolution of the loom

Despite over two thousand years of evolution, some of the most simple looms are still in use today! Examples are the backstrap loom, the horizontal ground loom and the treadle loom.

Magazine 06

Weaving tapestry

More than an old weaving technique

In history beautiful tapestries were made with this technique. It’s an ideal way to use scraps of yarn and weave images on your loom.

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Adding interest to your weaving

Clasped weft weaving

This article shows you how to weave with a clasped weft, how to weave clasped weft with three or more colours and contains examples for more inspiration.

Magazine 05

Chequered fabric

With a complicated history

This signature Scottish fabric has grown in popularity far beyond the Highlands, all over the world. Read about what makes this fabric so special and learn how to weave your own.

Magazine 05

Krokbragd

Use an old technique to weave modern, graphic patterns

Weave warm, strong and thick fabric with Krokbragd. This technique was used to weave tapestries, rugs and bedspreads to keep out the Scandinavian cold, but it can look surprisingly modern.

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Choosing your first loom

Where to begin?

Compared to other hobbies, weaving is a tricky one to start with. There are so many looms to choose from and the jargon can sound like a different language altogether. But no fear! We’ve explained the most basic weaving terms and provided an overview of all the types of looms and their pros and cons. If you want to pick up weaving, this article will help you get started.

Magazine 04

Handwoven upholstery

Upholster furniture with your own handwoven fabrics

Give your home a truly personal touch by using your handwoven fabric on your furniture. This article explains what to look out for when weaving the fabric and how to do basic upholstery.

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Weave gorgeous patterns

With minimal equipment

You can weave intricate patterns without a loom! All you need are a few weaving cards or tablets and a belt, and you’re set! Read all about card weaving in our third magazine.

Magazine 03

Pin looms

Make them youself!

Pin looms can be a bit pricey, but they’re not hard to make yourself! Weave various shapes in no time at all. Read the article in the second edition of Twisting Tales Magazine

Magazine 02

Weaving with wool

The tips and tricks you need

With the right preparation, wool can be fun and pleasant to weave! We’ve tested various ways of sizing the warp in our second magazine.

Magazine 02

Leiden broadcloth

A deep dive into its history

Leiden broadcloth is responsible for a large part of Dutch wealth. Read all about the history of this fabric, how it was made and what we can learn from it today in our first magazine.

Magazine 01

Sewing handwoven fabric?

Made easy

Measure twice, cut once! When it comes to sewing with your handwoven fabrics, there are a few basic rules to learn. Read the article in the first issue of Twisting Tales Magazine and you’re off to the races.

Magazine 01

Band weaving

Which yarn do I choose for band weaving?

Wool, cotton, linen, silk, alpaca or acrylic: what yarn do you use when you’re weaving bands? We’ve tested all of them in different situations so you can make the perfect choice for your project.

Magazine 01

Weaving buttonholes

Making slits in your weaving

Want to try something new? Make buttonholes in your handwoven fabric, while you’re weaving it! This simple technique opens up a world of possibilities. Read all about it in Twisting Tales Magazine.

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Yarn characteristics

Making yarn predictable

Learn which yarns are suitable for knitting cables and which work better for lace. Read all about basic yarn characteristics and make better choices for your projects!

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