Ever wonder what it takes to weave a handmade item? Hobbyist or professional, weaving is a dedicated effort. Planning, organizing, and attention to detail in all the steps will result in a higher quality outcome. If you are married to a weaver like I am, you learn a lot about the details required to handweave. Since many folks aren’t lucky enough to live with an expert, detailed are the basics of weaving on a multi-shaft loom.