Handwoven, May/June 2001 Digital Edition

Now available for individual download!

Read a tribute to legendary fiber artists and teacher Virginia Isham Harvey. Get Mollie Freeman's custom pattern for a dolman jacket. Weave a versatile tunic that works for all fabrics and figures. Learn how to sew with your handwovens, starting with Louise Bradley's vest. Discover why sewing skills are a good investment. Weave and sew with rayon chenille and make a sundance vest. Tracy Kaestner designed an evening dress in thick 'n thin. Jean Hutchison teaches two sewing techniques for the beginning sewer. Weave a men's shirt. Learn some professional seam alternatives to serge. Learn how to select paper patterns for handwoven garments. Weave a shawl and a hat in overshot. Play with deflected doubleweave and differential shrinkage.

In every issue, you will be amazed at the amount of information packed into these pages:

• Be inspired by weavers from all over the world. In each issue, you'll meet weavers with unique stories to tell and special projects to share.
• Explore weaving techniques new and old. Get an up-close look at all of the projects.
• Test your weaving skills with projects that use doubleweave, twill, shadow weave, lace weaves, and many more.
• And so much more!