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WHAT IS MINIWEAVING?
I coined the term "miniweaving" to name any weaving on small, portable DIY devices, made with easy-to-find materials and tools.
No need for large spaces, expensive looms, or specialty yarns; no more bulky equipment to haul around: your miniweaving can come with you on trips, to waiting rooms, to bus stops, to park benches, to boring zoom meetings.
WHAT CAN YOU MINIWEAVE?
Small format tapestries, miniature rugs, coasters, bookmarks, Christmas decorations, cases for eyeglasses, and other art projects or everyday items.
WHERE DO YOU LEARN TO MINIWEAVE?
Scroll down to see how you can learn to make such devices, and how to miniweave.
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OVERVIEW OF BASICS FREE for viewing
Miniweaving for Absolute Beginners
Designed for absolute beginners, this manual will lead you through basics of miniweaving: various ready-made devices, or very basic DIY cardboard loom and hand tools, with instructions on "dressing" a wooden frame loom and starting your miniweaving.
If you are curious about miniweaving and only want to understand what would be required to take up this hobby, check the free viewable PDF of the complete manual on Miniweavers page for an overview.
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BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE: MAKING A DEVICE
Volume 1: Make Your Own Miniweaver
Digital how-to manual (PDF) available November 30, 2025, on Etsy
If you are properly intrigued with miniweaving, you should start with proper tools. This comprehensive manual has textual (over 60 pages), photo (over 300 photos), and video (20 concise videos) explanations of steps needed to make a very original and versatile weaving device for small scale weaving. You can make this device in any size that suits you (maximum 8"x12") from easy-to-find* materials, using common tools, and with basic skill required to use them safely.
This manual is focused on making the weaving instrument. Weaving techniques are taught separately.
Highly recommended if you need a proper but inexpensive device.
*in North America
Buy in Etsy Miniweaving shop for $15CAD as a digital download (PDF)
Combine with Miniweaving for Absolute Beginners (free for viewing) to make additional tools and learn basic weaving techniques.
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BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE: ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Volume 2: Making Hand Tools and Accessories for Miniweaving
Digital how-to manual (PDF)
While large weaving already has its tools, scaling them down requires a bit of a different approach. Luckily, these tools can also be made of readily available craft materials, and with the use of simple tools.
Designed for easy access to the warp and precise distribution of the yarn, these tools will make your miniweaving easier and faster. They are also made to be portable and to easily attach to the original Miniweaver so that your "weaving shop" can easily be moved and taken anywhere.
Buy in Etsy Miniweaving shop for $12CAD as a digital download (PDF)
Carpet, cushions, curtains, stools, and poufs - some of the woven items for 1:12 scale dollhouse. Check MiniWeaving Etsy shop for full selection.
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