In this inspiring September/October issue of Handwoven, you'll find out how weavers have faced their fear of fraying and gain confidence by learning how accomplished sewists approach handwoven cloth, giving it the respect it deserves, but not shying away from sewing the items they envision.

Included is an article by Daryl Lancaster walking you through her process, from picking yarns through weaving the cloth and then using it to make a slouchy comfy jacket. Kelly Walsh describes how she designed and wove the bodice for her wedding dress and then dyed the silk for the skirt. Also, the Best Practices series finishes up with an article about drafts and how to read them, and tips for avoiding treadling errors by Tim Knisely as well as 10 weaving projects to help you get a jump start for the holiday season.