TASTER: Making Japanese Braids with Helen Deighan

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TASTER: Making Japanese Braids with Helen Deighan

An in-depth workshop with Helen on making simple braids, flat braids, and adding beads.

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Helen Deighan has lots of ideas for using the wonderful Kumihimo tools, including adding beads as you braid.

This simple way of making Japanese braids using Kumihimo braiding discs. She shows how quick and easy it can be to start braiding with a simple 8 thread pattern.

There are tips and tricks on using the discs. How to hold your work and control the tension whilst making more complicated patterns. With extension of the skills to add beads, make flat braids  and progressing to use longer threads.

An experienced author and teacher, Helen uses her skills to explain the techniques in a non-technical, easy to follow way. Her enthusiasm for this craft shines through, making even the most reluctant sewer want to have a go.

 

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