Paper Street Weaving Cowl Guide
Hello! I wanted to create a document with photos to talk about the different options for
accessories! Over time I’ve offered tons of different sizes of cowls and wanted to put them
together with photos and descriptions that are easily findable.
Pricing for cowls and shawls is all priced at the same per metre price as wraps. For example
a 0.8m cowl will be charged at 80% of the per metre rate of the fabric you’re ordering. A 12”
tall mini cowl will be charged at the pro-rated per inch price of the base fabric. At this time I
am not charging additional sewing fees, but all pieces are sewn by me.
Mini Cowls
Mini cowls are 10” – 22” (0.3m-0.6m) tall and are joined at the selvedges. The circumference
will vary depending on warp width and draw in based on weft and weave pattern but
generally will be 26” – 30” around. These cowls can be either hemmed on top and bottom or
can be left with fringe. Tiny fringe (under 1”) is no additional cost and is not hemstitched but
sewn to secure. Longer fringe would be charged at the normal finishing price for fringe.
Photo examples of mini cowls below
Full Size Cowl
Full size cowls are constructed by joining the raw edges of the fabric. The length in this case
indicates the circumference of the cowl and the height will always be wrap width which can
vary based on draw in and weft choice. Full size cowls range from 0.75m – 1.6m(can be
double looped) and have selvedges top and bottom of the cowl.
Photo examples of full size cowls below
Hybrid Cowl
Hybrid cowls are constructed by hemming one or both edges of the raw fabric and sewing
the selvedges together about halfway down leaving part of the cowl to drape over your
shoulders instead of a full loop. Ordering size will be for height of cowl and can be ordered in
inches or cm. These cowls will be wrap width circumference and are basically a mini cowl
with an extra drapey bit.
Photo examples of hybrid cowls below
Scarves/Shawls
I am often asked if I am willing to do half width scarves. I am willing to cut and sew these
narrower pieces if you buy the full width (you would receive 2 matching scarves for example)
Shawls are generally 1.5-2.5m and can be fringed or hemmed. Feel free to ask about fancy
details to be added to your shawl piece.
