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With artwork from Weaving Instructor, Mimi Smith and examples from students Susan Thayer and Beth Fox. 2009 Creative Workshop Photos by Larry Merrill How to…the Process Show, is a product of the Creative Workshop of the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester. How to Make a Weaving

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Page 1: How to Make a Weavingmag.rochester.edu/plugins/acrobat/creativeworkshop/How...With artwork from Weaving Instructor, Mimi Smith and examples from students Susan Thayer and Beth Fox

With artwork from Weaving Instructor, Mimi Smith and examples from students Susan Thayer and Beth Fox.

2009 Creative Workshop

Photos by Larry Merrill

How to…the Process Show, is a product of the Creative Workshop ofthe Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester.

How to Make a Weaving

Page 2: How to Make a Weavingmag.rochester.edu/plugins/acrobat/creativeworkshop/How...With artwork from Weaving Instructor, Mimi Smith and examples from students Susan Thayer and Beth Fox

Step 1: Choose your project…Determine the function of your finished piece. Will it be a scarf, table linen, a wall hanging?

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Step 2: Plan your project…

Your weaving will have a warp 

(vertical pattern) and a weft 

(horizontal pattern).

Decide the width, length, and 

symmetry of your design. 

*Remember, the colors/textures of the yarn will affect the overall design.

Weaving in process by student Susan Thayer.

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Step 3: Organize and arrange your warpWind your warp to the appropriate length using a warping reel.As you wind your design, you will pay attention to tie in the right 

places, preventing tangles.

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Step 4: Layout/Wind your warp on the loom…

Wind the warp onto your loom and thread it through the heddles (vertical wire pieces inside loom), be careful of the proper 

tension.

Put the warp through the little spaces in the reed (inside the beater).

Tie the warp onto the front bar to complete the “dressing” of the loom.

Page 6: How to Make a Weavingmag.rochester.edu/plugins/acrobat/creativeworkshop/How...With artwork from Weaving Instructor, Mimi Smith and examples from students Susan Thayer and Beth Fox

Step 5: Weave your weft…Choose the weft to complement the warp, wind the thread onto a 

shuttle and start weaving.After you have woven a bit, stand back and marvel at the symmetrical 

and beautiful weaving you have made!

Weaving in process by student Beth Fox.