Guide to Inkle Loom Weaving with Free Projects

Inkle-loom weaving cna be endlessly fascinating. It can be used to create some truly beautiful pieces of weaving using the simplest of equipment. The bands woven on these looms are versatile and incredibly useful. You can use them on their own as hat bands or shoelaces, or you can use them to trim other handwoven cloth. You can even sew bands together to create functional bags and pouches that are thick and durable.

Inkle-loom weaving patterns and tips in this free eBook cover a lovely array of fabric types in many different materials. Here's a sneak-peek at the inkle-loom weaving patterns inside:

• DIY Inkle Loom to Make - Learn how to construct a simple loom, warp it, and weave a project all within a weekend. This lightweight, portable loom is suitable for small projects like hatbands and bookmarks.

• Hat Band by Sharon Kersten - This beautiful hatband was created using pick-up to create the "S" motifs. It is a great introduction to patterned inkle weaving.

• Stars and Stripes Inkdle-Band Pins by Amy Abbott - This US flag-inspired pattern looks like it might be complicated but the design is all taken care of in the colorful warp.

• Bands, Bands, Bands, and more Bands! by Christi Eales Ehler - Jaspe is the Guatemalan term for ikat. These inkle-woven bands take advantage of the unique design principles of Guatemalan jaspe fabrics as well as their rich and glorious rainbows of colors. Weave these versatile bands to create a sturdy belt or strap.

• A Pincushion Necklace by Amy Abbott - A wide inkle-woven band is divided into two narrower bands to make handy hanging straps. The unique split straps and the tubular inkle-woven trim makes this project an interesting departure from traditional inkle bands. Wear the pincushion around your neck or hang it from the castle of your loom.

• Inkle Bag for a Mini Tablet by Trudy Sonia - This clever use of two sizes of inkle bands by Trudy Sonia will start your imagination flowing. One band is wide and sewn together to create the bags's body while the other much thinner band that coordinates perfectly, becomes the bag's strap and part of its closure.