Bands Section #4: Classroom

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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...

  • Bands - Classroom extras

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