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BW-25. Classroom #1 – plain weave
What this project will teach you:
- Becky's notebook of samples
- Presentation of over 200 samples for you to analyze
- Analyzing the warp order of a plain weave band
- Using a linen tester to magnify the band
- Isolating the 2 sheds
- Detailed threading for 5 examples
- Becky's first plain weave... -
BW-26. Classroom #2 – simple pick-up
What this project will teach you:
- Drafting page with structure explained in detail
- Simple designing techniques
- 3 other bands in this technique showing a variety of materials and simple patterns
- "Alphaband" in wool with 9 doubled pattern threads
- Discussion and examples of other possibil... -
BW-27. Classroom #3 – Mora bands
What this project will teach you:
- Map of Sweden showing location of Mora
- Drafting page with structure details explained in detail
- Discussion of finding the "right" starting shed
- Close-up view of the"1-2-3" type Mora band (3 saved pattern sheds)
- How to weave unsymmetrical patterns with 3... -
BW-28. Classroom #4 – classic pick-up
What this project will teach you:
- Drafting page with structure explained in detail
- Preview of PDF pages with nearly 50 patterns for you to analyze
- A method for step by step analysis of a pattern
- Example bands on the classroom table
- Preview of several graphed pattern sheets (included as ... -
BW-29. Classroom #5 – Leksand bands
What this project will teach you:
- Map of Sweden showing location of Leksand
- Drafting page with structure explained in detail
- Leksand band show & tell
- Patterned band attempt on a homemade rigid heddle (before I knew better!)
- A look at my classmate Åsa's aprons
- Demo on the Vävstuga band... -
BW-30. Classroom #6 – Sami bands
What this project will teach you:
- Map of Sweden showing location of Sami homelands
- Drafting page with structure details explained in detail
- Demo on the Vävstuga bandloom with pattern spreader
- Review of sources for patterns of this style
- Demo on the Vävstuga bandloom with pattern spreade... -
BW-31. Classroom #7 – materials
What this project will teach you:
- Using our Yarn-in-a-Jar as a design tool
- Band examples in 8/2 cotton
- Band examples in 16/2 cotton
- Band examples in 22/2 cottolin
- Band example in 60/2 linen lace yarn
- Band examples in 16/2 linen
- Band example in cotton rug & linen rug warp yarns
- Ban... -
BW-32. Classroom #8 – resources
What this project will teach you:
- Becky's collection of band books
- Swedish books
- Norwegian books
- Finnish books
- Baltic books
- Becky flips through several books for you to view
- Books go out of print quickly
- New books keep coming - get them when you can -
BW-33. Classroom #9 – finishings
What this project will teach you:
- Twisted fringe
- Braided fringe
- Combination of twisted and braided -
BW-34. Classroom #10 – uses
What this project will teach you:
- Hatband
- Waistband
- Hair ties
- Bag strap
- Band-knife hanging loops
- Trimming
- Cinch straps
- Gaiters
- Curtain tie-backs
- Apron strings woven as round bands
- Towel hanger bands
- Instrument strap
- Pet leash
- Camera bag strap
- Backstrap waist bands (P...