I started by drafting the bag out on paper at the size and sett I wanted. Then I built a box the right size and filled it with packing styrofoam. I wrapped the paper pattern around the box and pushed in the pins around the top; one for each pair of warp threads. I warped the sides first. Then as I warped the ends, I wove each thread across the base. Once the whole bag was warped, the base was already completely woven. I anchored the base threads in place by doing a row of lock stitch around the edge. Then I added a single extra warp thread to make an odd number. This is necessary to make the over-under pattern of weaving alternate when weaving in the round. I wove around the bag from the top down and did the embroidery pattern before taking the pins out and releasing the weaving from the loom. Then I fulled the project, added a zipper and lining. The pull tab is a 9 strand plait done with some of the weft yarns.
What a great little project! All the way from planning through execution.
A really good idea! I like that cutting and sewing the fabric is not necessary.
An imaginative project for small amounts of yarn.
I love this! Wonderful photos and directions. The embroidery is a beautiful finishing touch!
soo cool! have you tried this on a larger scale? like say...a market bag?
You are a clever and inventive person. Nice project.
Hi heatherbarrick,
I have tried a few other projects with cardboard looms, but I like the idea of a larger bag made on a box like this. I have seen a tapestry bag done on a cardboard box, but nothing in even-weave like this. I'll put that in my to do list.
ps. my blog shows some of the other things I've tried http://www.ruthsjacketproject.blogspot.com/
thanks for your comment :)
I had always wanted to try some pin weaving and now I really want to. Just think of the possibilities with this. Totally awesome. Thanks for sharing!
I love the idea of this-really sparks the imagination! Thx for the series of pics.
I love the idea of this-really sparks the imagination! Thx for the series of pics.
Wonderful project -- I love that you documented the whole process with photos. It makes it very clear, and it makes me want to make one, too!
Thank you for sharing this!
Ruth
Bravo! I just saw this again on Weavo home page!
Definitely I must try this.
Thanks for posting all the steps to making this bag.
Have a good day!
Terrific photos and great idea
