Buying Guides for Weaving and Spinning | Tisse et File
Choosing your first loom, spinning wheel or the right yarns can feel overwhelming. This page brings together clear, practical advice to help you find the tools and materials that truly match your needs.
These buying guides complement our product pages and blog articles, and will be expanded over time with new comparisons and real-world examples.
Choosing a Loom
A few essential questions: available space, project types, budget and how far you want to grow in the craft.
Where to Begin?
Understand the main loom families (table looms, floor looms, rigid heddle looms) and how each one fits different project types, spaces and learning styles.
Table Looms
Compact, versatile and portable: ideal for learning or weaving medium-width projects without committing to a full studio setup.
Floor Looms
The best choice if you want a permanent weaving space, more width and more possibilities with complex weave structures.
Rigid Heddle Looms
A fun and fast entry point into weaving: easy to warp, great for scarves and small decorative projects.
Choosing a Spinning Wheel
Posture, preferred yarn type, mobility and storage space all play a role in selecting the right wheel.
Identifying Your Needs
Tips for choosing between a folding wheel, a traditional upright wheel or an electric spinner, depending on your spinning habits and environment.
Traditional Wheels
Reliable and versatile wheels suitable for both beginners and experienced spinners, with options to explore different yarn styles.
Electric Spinners
Compact and modern: perfect if you prefer spinning without treadling or have limited space or physical constraints.
Choosing Yarns for Your Projects
The yarn must suit your loom, your sett and the final use of the fabric.
Warp Yarns
How to identify a yarn suitable for warp, why strength matters and how to avoid common problems in dense warps.
Weft Yarns
Explore textures, colors and fiber blends in the weft to add depth and visual interest to your cloth.
Explore Yarn Collections
An overview of the yarn ranges offered at Tisse et File, with ideas for the types of projects each fiber family is best suited for.
Accessories and Kits
Certain accessories can make weaving or spinning easier, smoother and more enjoyable from the start.
Weaving Accessories
Shuttles, heddles, pickup sticks and tools that help you weave more comfortably and efficiently.
Spinning Accessories
Extra bobbins, flyers, lazy kates and other tools to customize your wheel to your spinning style.
Weaving Kits
Complete project kits with yarn and pattern, perfect for trying new fibers or practicing new techniques.
Tisse et File’s buying guides are here to help, but nothing replaces a real conversation. If you're hesitating between several options, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to guide you based on your goals and experience.