INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING

WEEK 11&12

TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1 Define weaving;

2 mention types of weaving;

3 Weave a mat with strips of paper using plain weave.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Basket

Mat

CONTENT

Meaning of Weaving

Weaving is placing strips of materials or thread upon one another. It is the process of interlacing strips of materials or threads to form something.

Weaving can be defined as the arrangement of yarns in order to make fabric. The yarns are arranged to interlock into each other on the loom in order to create a design. A loom is a tool used to weave a fabric. It helps to hold the threads (warp and…