Beginning Double Weave

Beginning Double Weave
Double weave is a versatile weave that can be used creatively and in functional applications such as weaving bags, pillows, jackets, and blankets. Learn the basic techniques of how to weave double cloth, double width, switching layers, seams, and tubes (horizontal and vertical).
Discussion, visual presentation, a printable handout and weaving a sampler in class will allow you to gain an understanding of how weaving layers is possible on a four-shaft loom.
Participants should be able to warp a loom independently, have a four-shaft loom with a weaving width of at least 10 inches, and use a yarn that can be sett at 8 epi for plain weave. Complete warping instructions will be sent after registration and a printable handout will be sent prior to class.
Class Materials
I recommend using a yarn that can be sett at 8 epi. Think worsted weight or #4 knitting yarn. This will allow you to clearly see the cloth as it is being woven and quickly weave the samples.
You will need a warp with light and dark colors which will allow you to see the layers clearly as you learn. A 2-yard warp is sufficient to do the sampler. If you would like to reweave the samples after class allow 3 yards. If also taking the tubular bag class on December 10th, add 1 ½ more yards.
Age Range
16 and up
Skill Level
Participants should be able to warp a loom independently
When
Single session on Wednesday, December 7 at 6 pm ET | 3 pm PT | 23:00 UTC.
This class is limited to 12 students. Enrolled students receive 14-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
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Students Say
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Verified Student on April 2, 2022
Class: How To Weave a Doubleweave Jacket on Your Loom - Putting the Basics of Double Weave Together and Creating a One Piece Jacket
Great!
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Verified Student on April 2, 2022
Class: How To Weave a Doubleweave Jacket on Your Loom - Putting the Basics of Double Weave Together and Creating a One Piece Jacket
Leslie is a great teacher.
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Stuart S. on May 19, 2022
Leslie is an excellent instructor and has lots of patience. LessonFace has very good communications.

Leslie Fesperman
Leslie is enthusiastic about sharing her passion for hand weaving through teaching ongoing classes at the Yadkin Valley Fiber Center in Elkin, North Carolina . She also teaches at various guilds, The John Campbell Folk School and fiber festivals on the east coast. She specializes in teaching beginning students on the jack style loom, inkle loom and rigid heddle loom. Secondary to her beginning course Leslie's main areas of teaching are functional double weave textiles and rag style weaving.
In addition to weaving, Leslie loves color . She has taken numerous classes and has been in a color study group for over 10 years. She believes color is a personal choice a...

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