Author: Interweave Press
Outerwear. It's quite likely that your first handwoven garment fell into this category. It was probably a vest, shawl, or a simple loom-shaped jacket - and with good reason. These garments lend themselves well to heavy, bulky yarns which can be widely sett at 6, 8, or 10 e.p.i. and make for fast weaving projects. They're usually made of wool, which is readily available to new weavers iand so forgiving of those first not-so-even warps. The fact that these garments require little construction make them an easy firsl choice - no cutting of that precious handwoven fabric required!
We've induded some of these sure, first-time projects (the more experienced will enjoy these, too). You'll find fabrics and garments for the more experienced: rigid heddle weavers will be delighted with Betty Davenport's corduroy jacket or her cotton-chenille evening topper (4-shaft alternatives provided). Feel free to change and adapt our designs to complement your personal coloring and wardrobe.
