18th Century tape loom
In the 18th Century, this type of loom was used to weave narrow bands of cloth – called “tapes.” Tapes were used for straps, trim, ties, etc.
In the 18th Century, this type of loom was used to weave narrow bands of cloth – called “tapes.” Tapes were used for straps, trim, ties, etc.
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Cool! What plan did you use. My wife is a weaver and would love this!
I love this! I just started woodvorking, so I have to wait a wihle to try this... ;) I´m also interested to know about your plan.
I was online looking for plans to build this same tape loom, when I happened to this site. Can you tell me if you have the plans to build this tape loom, or where can I get these plans. Your model is the exact one my wife showed me in her magazine and asked me to build her one. You will be doing me a great favor. Thanks!
James Lewis
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One of my tape looms and the plans for building it were featured in the 2009 Christmas issue of Early American Life, which was on news stands until Jan. 1, 2010. You can go to the Early American Life website and purchase the magazine as a back issue. Make sure you order the Christmas 2009 issue; not the December 2009 issue. (They are two separate issues.)
http://ealonline.com/subscriptions/issues.php This link takes you to the different issues that are available for sale on the website.
http://ealonline.com/editorial/toc.php?id=0911 This link shows you the articles in the particular issue that you need.
http://ealonline.com/sources/0911/tape_loom.php This link takes you to corrections/clarifications in the instructions for building the tape loom. It also has links for weaving on the tape loom and some photos of tapes that were woven by my wife on one of my tape looms.
Let us know if you have any other questions. Good luck!
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