Leather Weaving Patterns
Twill
Twill weave pattern is a loose end weave style. This pattern involves an even number of same length strips. Half of the strips are placed on a flat surface. These strips are placed parallel to each other and ends are on left and right sides. The other half of the strips are used to weave through those on the flat surface.
On the far left side, place the first piece perpendicular to those on flat surface, weaving over first two, then under two, continuing to the end. The second perpendicular piece is woven under first strip, then over two, under two, until reaching end. The third perpendicular piece is woven under first two strips, then over two, until reaching end. Repeat cycle for all pieces.
Plain Weave
Plain weave simply has strips of same length and width half running perpendicular to the other half. Place half of strips on flat surface running horizontal. Each vertical strip is woven through the horizontal strips over one, under one. If the first vertical strip is woven over the first horizontal strip, the second strip will alternate. Continue this pattern for all strips to the end.
Rib Weave
Rib weave is similar to plain weave except those strips placed horizontal are wider than those placed vertically, therefore there will be less vertical leather strips visible.
Basket Weave
Basket weave is similar to plain weave except two vertical strands are woven over and under two horizontal strands and repeated.
It take a little bit of practice to get the hang of it, though after some weaving it becomes a very enjoyable and unique technique to use in leather crafting. And best of all, leather-woven items look beautiful and can last for years with proper care.