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    Simple Weaving and Use of the Loom
    Simple Weaving and Use of the Loom
    Simple Weaving and Use of the Loom
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    Simple Weaving and Use of the Loom

    By Elsie Mochrie

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    This vintage book contains a complete guide to loom weaving, with information on tools, technique, common problems, handy tips, and much more. It comprises a wealth of information for both the beginner and expert, is still practical and useful today, and constitutes a timeless resource that is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents include: “Simple Weaving”, “A Simple Braid Loom”, “Small Roller Braid Loom”, “Large Roller Braid Loom”, “Examples of Uses for the Braids”, “The Making of Garments”, “Examples of Weaving Illustrated”, “Rug Weaving”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on weaving. Originally published in 1927.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateJan 10, 2013
    ISBN9781447486725
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      Simple Weaving and Use of the Loom - Elsie Mochrie

      INTRODUCTION

      Weaving is a basic craft which until recently was considered unsuitable for schools because elaborate apparatus was necessary. Fortunately, by the efforts of a few interested workers this idea has been proved wrong. By studying primitive methods of weaving, various kinds of simple apparatus have been evolved based on the crude but efficient looms fashioned by the early weavers. Our City of Leicester can claim its full share in this. The small loom upon which this booklet is based was first used in the Leicester School of Art some years ago and has since found its way into many schools. Its success is no doubt due to its efficiency, for it is in no way ‘gadgety’ like some of the looms one sees in use and, therefore, allows for full concentration on the actual weaving without any difficulties of manipulation due to a too often badly constructed loom. Undoubtedly some good results may be obtained by other methods, but the time and patience involved is hardly justifiable considering the limited time it is possible to devote to craftwork of any kind in schools.

      Weaving provides one of the great necessities of life, and is, therefore, a real craft and not merely a ‘stunt’ like some of the so-called crafts practised in schools to-day. By its practice children will learn something of the qualities essential in a good piece of woven material, and should thus become competent to distinguish between reliable and shoddy materials. It should develop good taste and judgment in the matter of colour and design, both of vital importance in everyday life.

      Handweaving should not be an excuse for slovenly work. The old Egyptians are said to have woven finer cloth than can be produced to-day by machinery. The loom recommended has the advantage of producing pieces of weaving which can be made into useful things instead of being mere exercises, a most important item in all craftwork.

      SIMPLE WEAVING

      A piece of woven material is composed of two sets of threads called the warp and weft. The warp threads run lengthwise of the material at right angles to the weft threads, the latter being threaded under and over the warp threads, forming a web. In order to do this satisfactorily it is necessary to stretch the warp threads on a frame or loom.

      When weaving is taught as a school craft it must be graded. The younger children use simple cardboard looms for the first stages. These are economical and serve excellently for teaching the principles of weaving, and will therefore be dealt with here first.

      CARD LOOM WEAVING FOR INFANTS

      No. 1 LOOMS

      The simplest of the cardboard looms are square or rectangular, being cut from a piece of stiff cardboard with a serrated edge at the top and bottom, about 5 in. by 3 1/2 in. and 6 in. square, or a little larger, as preferred. The warp thread is wound on one side of the card between and round the serrations.

      Fairly thick cotton (the kind used for knitting) is an excellent inexpensive material to use on these first cardboard looms. Four-ply wool is equally suitable, but costs a little more; raffia can also be used, although the uneven thickness of the strands is perhaps not quite so easily managed by the very young children.

      Reef Knot.

      The end of the cotton is tied to the first serration at the top left-hand corner (A in illustration, Plate 2). It is taken down the card and round behind serration B at the bottom, then up the card and round serration G at the top, and so on, the final end being tied round the last serration. New lengths of cotton are joined on with a reef knot. (It should hardly be necessary, however, with the smaller looms.) The knot is made as follows: hold the old end in the left hand and the new one in the right; tie the left end over the right end. The ends will then have exchanged places; tie the present right end over the left end.

      The weaving is carried out with a needle in the manner of darning, starting at the bottom right-hand corner, picking up one strand and missing one alternately, and then returning in the next row in a similar manner, picking up the threads missed in the first row, and so on. A long weaving needle is recommended (see L, Plate 2). Each successive row is pressed down into position close to the previous row with the fingers, but not so close that the warp strands are hidden entirely. Care must be taken not to pull the weft thread too tight or the edges of the weaving will be drawn in.

      When a new length of weft thread is required, it is woven under the few last used warp strands so that the old and new ends overlap, making them secure when the next row is pressed down into

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