Inkle Weaving A to Z: The Basics and Beyond

This book gives an overview of weaving on an inkle loom and Jane Patrick shows many interesting bands woven in a wide variety of techniques. However, this DVD set is lacking in good solid instructions. The basic technique on how to warp an inkle loom is fairly straightforward and is valuable for beginners.

This video workshop would have been much more valuable with close ups of hands and warp being manipulated during pick up. How to read an inkle draft wasn't clear and explanations were cursory or lacking altogether. The technique of getting straight selvedges is covered, but Jane was inconsistent herself as she wove.

If you have access to the video through a guild library, by all means, watch it. But I think that checking the various show more YouTube videos available might be better sources of technique and explanations. show less

Includes 2 DVD's. Disc 1: 64 min. Disc 2: 75 min.

Inkle weaving is portable, versatile, and fun for weavers of any age or experience level. With these clever little looms, you can weave bands with simple patterns or complex ethnic designs, or make novelty trims for clothing, accessories, and home decor. In this video, Jane Patrick teaches the basics and the imaginative possibilities of inkle weaving: warping and weaving on an inkle loom; reading and creating inkle-weaving drafts; basic weft-faced patterns and pick-up patterning; traditional pebble-weave patterns and weaving letters; novelty effects for woven trim: fringing, inlay and warp painting; finishing techniques for inkle fabric. Disc 1 - 64 minutes. Disc 2- 75 minutes

Gift of Judy Donovan, June 2021