So, I read about this NEAT thing where you can weave a band directly onto the edge of a piece of fabric or a garment, which adds a bit of decorative detail and also protects the fabric's edge. There's a great picture of the technique on this page, if you can read Swedish (or use Google translate, which is what I did).
I decided to try it out...sort of. I didn't have a flat piece of wool fabric to use; but I wanted to try the look on the neckline of a serk, and I wasn't sure how to get the round neckline aligned with the loom - and also, I didn't think the linen of the serk would lend itself well to the stress of weaving.
Instead, I decided to try to simulate the look by attaching a thin tablet-woven band to an existing garment by sewing it on. I sewed it on edge-to-edge (as opposed to applying the band flat on top of the surface of the fabric) so that it looks like it's woven in place.
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| the band was sewn to the neckline and sleeve ends |
I really like the look of this. I'm always trying to find more ways to make my viking kit look fancier and nicer without resorting to non-period "reenactorisms." I like the way this came out. It's a simple detail, but it looks finished and polished without screaming WOVEN TRIM ON ALL THE THINGS!!
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| a closer shot of the neckline and stitching |
What do you think? I think I'll definitely try this again, and, of course, I DO plan to learn to weave directly onto a piece of fabric, as soon as I get some fabric that will support the weaving properly.
Neat!
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| 1/4" 6-card single-color woven band in cotton thread |
What's Next?
Right now I'm working on several things which I plan to blog about in the coming weeks:
- a fully hand-sewn linen serk and smokkr set
- a new set of woven bands to decorate my male viking tunic
- a Regency ballgown (?)
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