Table of Contents

IntroductionSilhouettes and SizingEthnic InspiredAnita Mayer: how ethnic-shaped garments and embellishments influences her designsContemporary DesignsLiz Spear: working collaboratively with Neal Howard, Laura Sims, Murray JohnstonYour OwnRandall Darwall: creating your visionYarn to FabricYarn and Yarn substitutions—show by type and qualitySampling of Setts and WeavesCandiss Cole: how weave structures inform a garment’s shapeDrapeJoyce Wilkerson: her approach to designing shapesAbout PatternsDesigning with zero waste to little wasteJuanita GirardinLynn YarringtonUse of readily-available patternsCreating your own from schematicsDesigning and WeavingMaking a “Muslin”No-Cut to Simple CutCeil Swanson and Nancy Paap: simple shapes woven from chenilleWeaving in combination: Patchwork, Knitting18 Loom-shaped projects3 Scarves: Narrow; Mobius; w/ hood2 Shawls3 Belts1 Poncho2 Ruanas1 Quesquimitl (similar to poncho)1 Capelet (rounded)2 Tabard and vest styles2 Kimono and/or Haori1 ApronWeft-face vs warp-face fabricAlternative warp layouts for narrow to wide fabric widthsWashingSimpleFulling and Felting SewingMachine-sewingHand-finishing techniquesJean Jones: simple couture tips that make a difference with handwovensFinishing TechniquesSimple pleats and tucksEdgesClosuresBibliography and Resources