Practical craft lessons
Loom anatomy: a practical lesson in warp, weft and the shed
Follow the fabric path through a loom and understand how heddles, shed, shuttle and reed work together, using a simple thread model.
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Understanding craft techniques
Technical diagrams help you recognise weave structures, loom parts, garment construction and the limits of the evidence.
Practical craft lessons
How to recognise a weave: a face-and-reverse lesson
Use a magnifier and paper strips to compare plain weave and twill, separate structure from coloured pattern, and record an evidence-based conclusion.
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How to identify sash techniques: follow the yarn on both sides
Compare plaited, tablet-woven, pick-up and supplementary-weft sashes through yarn paths, edges and reverse sides, using a simple observation record.
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How to identify a historic tool: shape, working surface and movement
Learn to describe an unfamiliar household tool and compare its mechanism with documented examples, from loom accessories to laundry tools and a churn.
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How to read a weaving grid: your first plain-weave exercise
Read an original teaching grid, test it with paper strips and learn what further information is needed for a complete loom draft.
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How to read a museum label: provenance, dates and uncertainty
Read museum data using the National Museum of Lithuania’s bodice EMO 1525: preserve uncertainty and distinguish the object from its photograph.
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How to read traditional shirt construction: body, shoulder pieces and gussets
Learn to distinguish fabric pieces, seams and decoration in a shirt photograph. A paper model explains tunic construction without claiming to be a sewing pattern.
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How to check an ornament’s meaning: from visible form to supported interpretation
Create an evidence record for one ornament by separating its shape, recorded name, object context and scholarly interpretation.
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