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Interested in learning how to weave tapestry? This kit, based on our 30th weave-along, is designed to teach you the basics of tapestry weaving.
This package comes with:
-A Saffron Pocket Loom
-One bamboo needle
-10 cards of Colonial Yarn (Yarn colors pictured: the "Some of Our Favorite Colors" Colonial Yarn Sampler Set)
-One 100 yard bobbin of 12/6 Seine Twine
Downloadable instructions will be sent at time of shipment.
The kit comes with the yarn colors pictured. You will make a tapestry similar to the one shown (the colors are different and the exact pattern is up to you).
More information about the tutorial:
The tutorial will teach students how to use specific tapestry techniques to weave a tapestry similar to (but not exactly the same as) the one pictured. We will focus on weaving on the Saffron Pocket Loom, but you can use any loom for this project.
Students will learn:
-How to set-up and warp a Saffron Pocket Loom
-The following tapestry techniques: pick and pick, slit tapestry, weaving in opposite directions, and Soumack knotting.
-How to weave from the bottom up and top down to achieve an easy-to-finish piece
-How to finish the tapestry
PRODUCT DISCLAIMER AND WARNING: Users are encouraged to always use caution and care when handling weaving equipment. Mirrix Looms and accessories may have sharp, heavy and/or small parts. They are not intended for use by children. Warp coils must be secured and removed carefully as they have sharp ends. Combs may have sharp surfaces and should be handled with caution. Disassembling looms may cause parts not to align or fit properly when reassembling. Mirrix Tapestry & Bead Looms Ltd. is not liable for injury or equipment damage resulting from user misuse.