The vest complete with its button! It was on a stand beside my display at Asilomar.
Here’s my display table.
Next to my vest I had this handling piece so people wouldn’t touch the vest. Notice evidence of the 2-stick heading I used so I could cut off the 1st piece before the warp was finished. Read about this technique that I use over and over. HERE
I had posters to sell—the steps for setting up the loom. These are in a pocket in the new edition of my Weaving for Beginners. For people who already have the previous editions, we made these posters. One for Back-to-Front and another for Front-to-Back. They sold for $10 plus $15 if one wanted the “rails” for hanging. Email me if you’d like one—plus shipping. Be sure to say which poster—which way you set up your loom.
I had 2 copies of the “printer’s dummy” of the new edition of my book to show. Besides the pocket with the poster, it is updated with a chapter on the trapeze, and the Metric system is given as well. Soon to be available. Pre-order on my website under “Books/DVD” HERE
I also reminded people that my video is only on YouTube now—and for FREE! HERE
Here is a close up of what the actual fabric I wove is like. It was pretty flexible, so we ironed on interfacing as well as put in a silk lining.
I attached the draft. I threaded in a point twill and tried different treadlings to highlight the comic paper wefts.
So many people asked if the fabric was washable that I had to try it when I got home. I swished a scrap of the material in warm water with a bit of Dawn and rinsed it in warm water. Looks good as new. I will not be washing the vest, however.
Here I’m all packed up to go home after 2 ½ days. The conference was very good. It will be in Asilomar again in 2026!!
Thank you for de good explaining. I am from Holland and you are speaking much clearly
I am learning a lot 👌
Congratulations Peggy! The vest is amazing and so unique, brava!
GREAT!!!!
Your usual multi talented exposition of your capabilities!!!
Brava,
Don
What are we going to make for you to wear next year that tops this vest?!
Don’t throw away that paattern!
Peggy
Congrats Peggy! Wonderful as always to see what you are up to and get the details of your process. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
I think wearing a vest made of comic pages would make one feel happy. Like you couldn’t forget you were wrapped in humor. Have you worn it?
Thanks for the feeling happy thought. I’ve worn it to show it to people–almost afraid to wear it anyplace!
Peggy
I can appreciate that. I was giving away a nice jacket and a friend asked why? I said it is too good for the places I go. She told me to put it on and wear it that day. It felt nice to be in such a pretty jacket. That jacket wasn’t as special or vulnerable as your vest, but it is a thought I try to hold onto.