Using the 3mm drill bit, drill a hole through each peg at the measured line. Select a measurement that lies above this pencil line on all pegs (we used 2 inches) and mark this on the pegs. This will mark the lowest point at which you can drill your threading holes. Now: run the pencil along the loom base where the pegs go into the holes. Insert the dowel pegs into the loom and marvel at an instant piece of craft equipment! For future looms I would suggest that a drill bit the same width as the pegs would work better as due to “drill wobble” the holes ended up a little larger than expected so the pegs were not held securely. The holes need to be deep enough so the pegs do not flip out easily when under tension from the weaving. Mark your drill bit 1 inch from the end to ensure the holes are all even depth (blue nail polish works well). We left a larger gap at each end of the loom to allow for clamps. These mark where the holes will be for the pegs. Mark a centre line along the length of the loom base.Īlong this line, measure intervals of 1 1/4 inch. Sand the ends of the dowel pegs and loom base to remove any rough edges. 18″ (45cm) length of 45mm x 45mm smooth planed pine for the loom base.
#Weaving loom plans how to
After an inspirational guild meeting where we were shown how to use a simple peg loom, my husband and I decided to give making one a go.
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