Pamela M. Fowler
Objective:
To encourage creativity in the students by using assorted materials and means.
Strategy:
Allow each student the art of weaving without the loom, but with strips of folded cloth and/ or ribbon.
Lesson 4-1
Preparation:
Appropriate materials for projects
Discussion Topic:
Individual weaving without a loom.
Topic Outline
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A. Introduction
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1. Why weave without a loom?
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2. How to do it
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B. Hand on work
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1. Class project
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a. pillow
Materials
12”x12“ square pillow covered with cloth or fabric
8 2/3 yard 1/2“ wide ribbon (matching)-cut into 24-13“ long strips
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needle
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pins (preferably with colored heads)
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thread
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iron
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scissors
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flat surface
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Directions
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1. Out 2” strips.
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2. Fold the strips in half down the center.
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3. Press with an iron.
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4. Open
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5. Fold the outside edges toward the center press.
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6. Fold the strips down the center again and press.
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7. Leaving 1/2“ on both sides, place the ribbon on the pillow to create the warp. Leave 1/2“ space in between each ribbon strip.
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8. Pin each end to the pillow.
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9. Fold under the 1/2” on each side.
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10. Hand sew the edges to the pillow near the seam with small hemming stitches.
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11. Using fingers, weave the woof using the twelve pieces.
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12. Begin under then over the warp.
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13. Leave 1/2“ space in between each piece.
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14. Pin in place.
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15. Fold under the 1/2“ edge on each end.
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16. Hand sew with small hemming stitches.
**IDEA** Use 13 yards instead of 8 2/3. Weave the woof so that no fabric shows through.
**IDEA** Use 17 1/4 yards of ribbon and arrange it so the warp has no spaces.
Objective:
To stimulate variations in the weaving pattern.
Strategy:
Alternative are methods that each weaver can use to enhance the project and make it an original.
Lesson 4-2
Preparation:
List of alternative ideas
Discussion Topic:
Alternatives
Topic Outline
Using the weaving square weave project(s) using all seven alternatives
To create own alternative ideas.
ALTERNATIVES
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1. Stop part way across
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2. Use different textures of yarn.
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3. Weave in twigs, feathers, grass, and other natural decorations.
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4. Use berries.
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5. Use string and wire to weave.
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6. String beads.
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7. Use buttons.
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8. Use macaroni, or pieces of old broken jewelry, or the earring that has no mate.
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9. Alternate pattern by going under 2 over 1, under 1 over 3, etc.
