Skill Builders: Inkle Findings and Finishes

Use Your Bands

I’m sure I’m not the only bandweaver who frequently weaves bands without a purpose. Fortunately, I have a small collection of findings and a large collection of Little Looms magazines full of bandweaving projects to help guide me.

With the right finishes and findings, you can turn your handwoven bands into any number of beautiful and practical projects. The first time I turned a band into a thing, I was shocked at how easy it was. Not only was it easy to finish the band without it raveling, but it was incredibly easy to sew through the band. I thought I’d need a heavy-duty sewing machine needle, but I could easily hand-sew it. The hardest part was choosing the best finding for the job.

Ready to take your collection of purposeless bands into something more? Today’s skill guide will provide tips for finishing, ideas for your bands, and a bunch of fancy findings so you can transform your projects from simple bands into finished projects.

Every item we’ve selected for this guide is a part of your All Access program and will help you get the most out of your subscription. Contents include:

• Secure your tails
• What to do with your band
• Fancy inkle findings
• Projects to try
• Next steps: get more