Weaving Techniques: How to Weave Soumak

The Oxford Weaving Studio founder, Cassandra Smith, demonstrates how to weave the popular Soumak technique. Using two different yarn thicknesses and the even and offset techniques, she shows you 3 different outcomes using Soumak. Happy Weaving!
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The Oxford Weaving Studio is a textile design studio supporting weavers and fibre arts enthusiasts (of all abilities) to discover their style of weaving. Cassandra shares her vast weaving and materials knowledge through a variety of videos, BLOGs, weaving kits and she teaches workshops online and from her studio based in Oxford, United Kingdom. The studio carries a growing selection of colourful yarns & fibres and supplies for knitters, crocheters, weavers, and spinners looking to expand their textile art knowledge.
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[@lindaferrier5844]

Thank for very clear and easy instructions 😊

[@cassandrasmith4680]

You’re welcome! Enjoy. ☺️

[@jeffreycucinotta]

Thank you for these videos! I’m just barely starting to pick up loom weaving, and these tips are all invaluable!

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

I’m glad they’re helping! Happy weaving! ☺️

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi I've just come across your channel.
Love the 3 different ways you've shown the Soumak Stitches and your easy to follow tutorial on this.
Its good to find someone from England too. Thanks again.love from Lancashire

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I am so keen to keep recording videos, although I had to prioritise my studio re-fit due to Covid. I'm hoping to keep adding ALOT more videos in the near future. Suggestions welcome! Cass =)

[@caminocutie1]

Thank you for sharing. I’m going to make a sample swatch of all the different techniques for reference.

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

That’s a great idea! Having a visual reference is super helpful when learning new techniques! ☺️

[@joytrotter9126]

Clear instructions. Thank you

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

Joy Trotter You’re welcome! 😁

[@vanyaakraboff2087]

Instructions seem very clear at first but “turning the corner” and making layered rows is not clear - I kept either unwinding my prior row, or dropping stitches at the ends. I am brand new to this, but the camera needs to be MUCH closer to actually see the stitches and individual turns for it to make sense

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

Thanks for the feedback! I was new to filming, so zooming in wasn’t a skill I had back then. As for ‘turning the corner’, remember to start on the very first warp end. It will create a little knot on that warp end but the pattern will be clearer from the next warp end. Our brains often struggle to do the reverse direction so be patient and it will just click! Good luck!

[@sdc9572]

Good tutorial but camera needs to be closer to work

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

Thanks for the feedback! Will try and improve on that! ☺️

[@petet4887]

Way too far away, the camera is...cannot see what you are doing.

[@TheOxfordWeavingStudio]

Hi and thanks for your comment. This was one of my first attempts at filming videos, so hadn’t yet cracked the best distance. But will keep your feedback in mind for the next one!