tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post4981130909622435199..comments2024-03-24T21:42:17.025-04:00Comments on Loose Threads: <small>Yet Another Costuming Blog</small>: Tablet Weaving Patterns from the PastCathy Raymondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04580681386443534011noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-72565331158174553992016-06-26T22:24:45.544-04:002016-06-26T22:24:45.544-04:00Hi, Nichole! Welcome!
I started out using the ...Hi, Nichole! Welcome! <br /><br />I started out using the "backstrap technique"; I have never owned an inkle loom. I now have a simple, two-post type tablet weaving loom, but in a way using it is more of a nuisance than the backstrap method, because it's hard to adjust the thread tension during weaving. However, the backstrap loom ties you down while you're weaving (literally!) and using it can give you lower back pain after a long weaving session. <br /><br />As for diamond twill wool sources, the last time I checked out sources was about 6 years ago. You can see my blog posts about the subject at the following links:<br /><br />http://cathyscostumeblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/diamond-twill-blues.html<br />http://cathyscostumeblog.blogspot.com/search/label/diamond%20twill<br />http://cathyscostumeblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/diamond-twill-reprise.html<br /><br />Most of the fabric I found was sourced in Europe and expensive, though I think I saw one weaver in the US selling such fabric (also expensive, but easier to obtain for someone in the US). I haven't done such a search for herringbone, because I've found it's pretty easy to find with on-line fabric vendors, unless you want a fabric that isn't woven in two different tones of thread. I found such a herringbone a number of years ago at The Wool Connection (she did business on a website as well as on EBay), but haven't seen similar fabrics from her recently.<br /><br />I hope this helps. Good luck!Cathy Raymondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580681386443534011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-45798468627662223602016-06-26T21:38:02.907-04:002016-06-26T21:38:02.907-04:00I have a question. I have been looking into makin...I have a question. I have been looking into making a hangerock/smokkr/apron dress and being the type of person that can't let myself do anything halfway, I've been looking into tablet weaving as well. Somehow tablet weaving seems less tedious than embroidery for embellishment, and as I only have rudimentary knowledge on both, I think I'll go that route. So to my question. When you started tablet weaving did you have an inkle loom or did you do the "backstrap" technique? I would like to try tablet weaving without the upfront cost of the loom, but it seems so much simpler than the belt tension method. You seem to have some experience without being an expert who would trivialize the difficulty of such an undertaking, and I would really appreciate any advice. <br /><br />Also, I've run across your blog in multiple of my Google searches for information, and I have really enjoyed your article and the comments that come with them. And if you have any information on where to find a good herringbone or diamond weave wool, I wouldn't turn that information down either. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12715655409793335248noreply@blogger.com