Handloom Weaving
A Bench-Ready Draft Library and Loom Setup Guide for the Serious Handloom Weaver
★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviewsby Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Master handloom weaving with a bench-ready draft library and exact setup procedures. No guesswork—just clear, precise guidance for serious hobbyists.
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About this book
Are you tired of squinting at cryptic drafts and wrestling with loom settings that never seem quite right? Handloom Weaving: A Bench-Ready Draft Library and Loom Setup Guide is the reference you've been searching for. This book cuts through the noise of forums and videos, delivering a structured, authoritative resource that you can prop open next to your loom. Inside, you'll find a curated library of drafts—from basic twills to complex overshot—each presented with clear notation, threading, and treadling sequences. But this isn't just a pattern book. It's a complete loom setup manual, with exact measurements for warp calculations, tension settings, and reed selection, all presented in easy-to-scan tables and step-by-step procedures.
Every chapter is designed for bench use. Tables show you the right settings for different yarns, threads per inch, and weave structures. Numbered procedures give you exact values for everything from winding a warp to tying on and weaving a perfect selvedge. Safety callouts and troubleshooting guides help you catch problems before they ruin a project. Whether you're setting up a new loom or refining your technique, this book ensures you start right and finish strong.
Written for the weaver who has moved beyond the basics, this guide focuses on what you actually need to know: how to read a draft, how to adapt it to your loom, and how to set up your equipment for flawless execution. With this book on your bench, you'll weave with confidence, precision, and joy.
Reader Reviews
Anna Clark
★★★★★This book has completely changed how I approach my loom. The draft library is fantastic—I've already used three of the drafts, and the setup instructions are so precise that I no longer waste time fiddling with tension. The troubleshooting tables alone are worth the price. If you're serious about weaving, this is a must-have.
Stephanie Carter
★★★★★I was hoping for more in-depth coverage of some advanced techniques, but the book is solid for what it is. The draft library is good, but I found some of the sett recommendations a bit conservative for my taste. Still, the loom setup sections are well done and I've referenced them multiple times.
Paul Nelson
★★★★★As someone who learned to weave from videos, this book filled in all the gaps. The exact measurements for tension and sett took the guesswork out of my projects. I particularly liked the section on adapting drafts—it saved me from a major headache when I switched from a table loom to a floor loom. Highly recommend.
Daniel Green
★★★★★It's a good reference, but I wish there were more photos. The diagrams are helpful, but for a visual learner like me, actual photos of the loom setups would have been better. The content is accurate and well-organized, though. I keep it on my shelf for when I need a quick answer.
Amanda Miller
★★★★★Finally, a weaving book that respects the craft and the weaver. The draft library is beautifully curated, and the setup procedures are so clear that I've been able to teach a friend to use my loom with confidence. The troubleshooting tables have saved me more than once. This is the book I wish I'd had when I started.
Daniel Martinez
★★★★★I appreciate the no-nonsense approach. The author clearly knows what they're talking about, and the focus on bench-ready information is exactly what I needed. The projects are well-designed and the instructions are easy to follow. The only reason I'm not giving five stars is because I wanted even more drafts.
Matthew Johnson
★★★★★This book is a game-changer. I've been weaving for years, but I always struggled with getting my tension right. The precise instructions in this book have fixed that. The draft library is extensive and the projects are inspiring. I've already recommended it to my weaving guild. A true bench companion.