Hand-Weaving Techniques: Design Textile Accessories

Meet Cassandra Sabo, a textile artist and designer, and your teacher for this course. She shares her creative journey, which led her to the world of weaving and textiles. Hear about the artists who’ve inspired her and the books that have helped define her technique and aesthetic.

Get familiar with your tools and materials, beginning with your loom. Discover how to choose the right weaving equipment based on the design you would like to create. Cassandra takes you more in-depth through different types of yarns and materials by highlighting their natural properties.

Move on to the fundamentals of weaving by practicing basic patterns and techniques. Once you are familiar with the basics, Cassandra teaches you more complex weaving like the twill pattern, shaping with the split technique, and the more contemporary soumak technique.

Start designing your own textile piece by getting an overview of color theory and choosing a color palette. Create a moodboard filled with references to inspire your final project before sketching it out and finalizing the design.

Time to start weaving your custom piece! Cassandra takes you through the weaving process step by step. Learn how to carefully remove your piece from your loom before seeing how to sew your textile accessory together by hand. Wrap up the course by hearing Cassandra’s care tips when washing and drying your piece.