Heavy Linen Pillowcase – PDF Weaving Pattern

$8.00

Many years ago in an issue of VÄV Magasinet, there was an article about someone who had woven their entire set of bed linens: sheets, pillowcase and all. This has always sounded like a dream project to me (I mean, hand woven sheets!), so I started with the smallest and most straightforward piece: a pillow case.

This project uses two weights of linen and 1/3 twill to create a smooth surface to lay your head. The stripes are warp-wise so there’s no colour changes in the weft, just smooth unbroken weaving. Linen has a reputation for messy selvedges, but because they’re sewn into the inside of the pillowcase, you don’t have to worry if they’re a little less than perfect, making this an excellent learning project.

Photography for this project by Emily Foden.

Read below for full project details.

 

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Description

The Heavy Linen Pillowcase pattern is more than just plain instruction – personal experience and pro tips and tricks are included to help you achieve great results!

  • Minimum Equipment: 4 harness loom with a minimum of 24” weaving width, 12 dent reed, 1 shuttle
  • Warp and weft requirements: 1 tube each Bockens Lingarn 16/2 in 002, 0136, and 1258. 1 tube Bockens Lingarn 16/1 in 0136.

This project is geared to the confident weaver who is comfortable warping and weaving in multiple colours but would like to follow a pattern and learn more about creating their own unique textile designs on the loom. This PDF download is 4 pages long and includes colour images outlining the process as well as the instructions/treadling drafts.

Materials for the Heavy Linen Pillowcase are available in Canada from Loom Lust in New Brunswick.

Please note that you are not purchasing a finished item but a pattern to design and make your own!

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