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Hand-Loom Weaving: A Manual For School And Home (1914)

Hand-Loom Weaving: A Manual For School And Home (1914)

Todd, Mattie Phipps
Cooley, Alice W.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesTeaching InstructionWeaving & Spinning

ISBN10: 1164240625
ISBN13: 9781164240624
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hand-Loom Weaving: A Manual For School And Home (1914) is a comprehensive guide to the art of hand-loom weaving written by Mattie Phipps Todd. The book is aimed at both students and enthusiasts of the craft, providing detailed instructions on how to set up and operate a hand loom, as well as how to design and weave a wide range of patterns and fabrics.The book begins with an introduction to the history of hand-loom weaving and the different types of looms available, before moving on to detailed instructions on how to set up and operate a loom. This includes information on choosing the right yarns and fibers, winding bobbins, threading the loom, and adjusting the tension.Once the loom is set up, the book provides step-by-step instructions on how to weave a variety of patterns and fabrics, including plain weave, twill, overshot, and double weave. Each section includes detailed diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the weaving process.In addition to the practical instructions, Hand-Loom Weaving also includes information on the design process, including how to create and modify patterns, and how to choose colors and textures to create unique and beautiful fabrics.Overall, Hand-Loom Weaving: A Manual For School And Home is an essential guide for anyone interested in the art of hand-loom weaving, providing a wealth of information and practical advice for both beginners and experienced weavers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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