Posted by Linda on Monday, 18 July 2005, at 4:14 p.m.:
In Reply to: Tape Loom Instructions posted by Jennie on Monday, 18 July 2005, at 3:34 p.m.:
Jennie,
Here is the book I use. This quote is from the Detta's Spindle website.
Linda
"TAPE LOOMS: Past and Present (Bonnie Weidert) $23.50 There were no zippers, velcro or snaps in the past, and people relied on lacing. Tape looms are capable of making strong, long, narrow bands which have a myriad of uses. They were used for loops on towels and pot holders for hanging, loops at the top of bed curtains to attach them to the tester frame of a four-poster bed, edgings on needlework, drawstrings on cloth bags, crisscrossing over a cradle to keep the child safe, fastenings for clothing, ties on bonnets, shoelaces, lamp wicks - - for anything of fabric that needed tying, fastening, pulling or hanging. In this most informative book, the author shares her research of tape looms. She provides a pattern and instructions for building your own tape loom. She tells you how to set up your loom and warp it, then moves into the weaving process. Eighteen drafts for simple patterns, which can be made on an inkle loom as well as a tape loom, are shown in color. Includes photos of a variety of antique looms. Spiral, lay-flat binding. 72 pgs."