{"product_id":"the-bandweavers-project-book","title":"The Bandweaver's Project Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tisseetfile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bandweaver's Project Book\u003c\/strong\u003e, by Heather Torgenrud, is a practical and inspiring resource for turning handwoven bands into beautiful, useful finished pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for weavers who already know how to weave bands, the book features 34 Nordic-inspired projects and 16 detailed finishing techniques. The projects are woven in warp-faced tabby but can easily be adapted to other bandweaving techniques, including pick-up and tablet weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 34 practical bandweaving projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ 16 detailed finishing techniques\u003cbr\u003e✔ Step-by-step instructions and diagrams\u003cbr\u003e✔ More than 100 colour images and diagrams\u003cbr\u003e✔ Projects woven in warp-faced tabby\u003cbr\u003e✔ Ideas adaptable to pick-up and tablet weaving\u003cbr\u003e✔ 120 pages\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e✔ English language\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can you make with handwoven bands?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book answers one of the most practical questions in bandweaving: what can you make with all those beautiful handwoven bands?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeather Torgenrud presents dozens of ways to transform narrow woven bands into useful and decorative objects. The projects range from small accessories to pieces made by joining bands together, offering plenty of ideas for using your weaving beyond the loom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e34 projects to make\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the book provides complete instructions for 34 projects in cotton and wool, from fine bracelets to sturdy sling carriers, pouches, straps, and pieces constructed from joined bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projects are woven in warp-faced tabby, the simplest form of band interlacement, but the ideas can easily be adapted for pick-up or tablet weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e16 finishing techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part of the book provides a library of 16 finishing techniques for warp-faced bands, with detailed instructions for hems, bindings, and joins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe techniques are referenced throughout the projects and can also be used as a practical resource when designing your own pieces. Two additional tip sections cover working with wool and estimating warp and weft yardage requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor different ways of weaving bands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideas in this book can be useful to bandweavers working with a variety of equipment and techniques, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInkle looms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand heddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape looms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstrap looms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTablet weaving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book assumes that you already know how to weave bands, so basic bandweaving instructions are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heather Torgenrud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 100 colour images and diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.6 × 27.9 cm (8.5 × 11 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 cm (0.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 kg (2 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780764371424\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeather Torgenrud\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together practical project ideas and finishing techniques for bandweavers who want to turn their woven bands into finished pieces and explore new possibilities for their own designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book addresses a very practical question: what can you make with the bands you weave? The 34 projects demonstrate numerous ways to transform handwoven bands into useful and decorative objects, while the 16 finishing techniques provide a reference that can be used again when developing your own projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; background: #36c1cc; color: #fff!important; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/livres-de-tissage\"\u003e Explore weaving books \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; line-height: 2;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #36c1cc; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e838b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/collections\/metiers-a-galons\"\u003e Band weaving looms \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 4px 8px 4px 0; padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid #36c1cc; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e838b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/pages\/ressources\"\u003e Resources \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58397148119343,"sku":null,"price":48.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/0762\/4041\/files\/the-bandweavers-project-book.jpg?v=1788137844","url":"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/products\/the-bandweavers-project-book","provider":"Tisse et File","version":"1.0","type":"link"}