Inkle looms don’t look like a traditional loom.

In fact, if you see a “naked” loom without any yarn on it, they can look downright baffling.

How on earth can you weave fabric on something that looks like this?

You can make all kinds of wonderful fabric with an inkle loom!  It doesn’t allow you to create a wide piece of fabric, but it does make long bands of fabric, quickly and easily.   I can create a strip of fabric many yards long with this particular loom.

You can use the bands “as is” to make bindings for clothing, blankets and accessories.  They make great dog leashes, purse straps and I’ve even used them to make horse equipment.

If you want a wider piece of fabric, just sew the strips together and presto!  You’ve got a hand-woven piece of fabric that can be used for almost anything.

image: C Findlay-Harder

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What Kind of a Loom Is That??

Chloe shares readers’ favorite posts of 2008 from Tangled Thread.

Heather at A Creative Journal bids 2008 farewell and gives you some tips on how to do the same.

At Tottie Talks Crafts, Noreen’s discussing the inkle loom her husband built using reclaimed wood from old pallets.

Cyndi at Layers upon Layers wants to know about the best advice you’ve received.

Eileen at The Artful Crafter is helping you find the scrapbooking and paper crafting supplies you need.

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