COURSE TITLE:
Introduction To Weaving
COURSE CODE:
IFA 1210
Course Description
Fabric design and analysis emphasizing basic design principles and elements, basic weaves on
simple looms, drafting for different weave structures, derivate of basic weaves. Consider quality
control and costing.
Prerequisite: IFA 1108
3 cr. Hrs.
Course Objectives
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Students should be able to understand how to sketch for weaving and come up with
simplified weaving drafts which are manageable during weaving.
Students should be able to make simple patterns in weaving using colour, shape, line,
balance and placement/distribution.
Each student should be able to demonstrate skills in making a simple weave using a
rigid flame loom or rigid heddle.
Course Outline
1st week
Reporting
2nd week
Sketching for weaving
Inspiration and making preliminary sketches.Simplificiation of sketches basing on
geometrical shapes.Pattern formation.
3rd week
Colour schemes and harmonies
Monochromes, Analogous colours, complementary colours
Applying colour in sketches/drafts
4th week
Assessment: 10%
5th week
Tapestry:
Simple plain weaves using acrylic yarn
Interlock technique as used in patter making
6th week
Simple plain weave:
Floor rug inspired by nature (landscape, flora, fauna)
Making sketches , choice of colour, draft/pattern, executing the weave using a
rigid flame loom
7th week
Assessment: 10%
8th week
Simple plain weave:
Wall hanging: use of slits to create pattern and variety in a weave.
Inspiration: man and his activities.
Inclusion of different fibre types to give detail to the weave
9th week
Assessment: 10
10th week
Pile Weaving:
What is a pile weave, the technique of piling and application of the weave.
The tubby and its purpose.
Demonstration exercise
11th week
Plain weave:
Incorporating the pile weave and simple plain weave into one fabric.
Class demonstration.
12th week
Weaving
Text images basing on any of the methods learn during the semester.
13th week
Assessment 10%
14th week
Revision
15th week
University Exams begin
16th week
Exams
17th week
University Exams end
Learning outcomes
The study of this course should lead to skills in making simple weaves using hand looms,
understand the choice of colour according to purpose, understanding different fibres and
composition/ pattern weaving in fabrics.
Method of Teaching/Delivery
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Lecture methods
Practical self studio work
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Demonstration and Guided studio work
Mode of Assessment
Course work 40%
 4 critiques each marked out of 10%
End of Examination: 60%
Theory Examination
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Marked out of 20%
Practical Examination
 Marked out of 40%
Final Total Mark: 100%
Reference:
NB: Not limited to the following:
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Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving, Grace Christie
Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving, Betty Linn Davenport
Weaving made Easy, 17 projects using a simple loom, Liz Gipson
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Tapestry Weaving, Kirsten Glasbrook, Search Press
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The Big Book of Weaving by LailaLundell and Elisabeth Windesjo