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-The ability to make clothes is important for local self-sufficiency and economic development. Local, sustainable fibers such as wool and [[Hemp|hemp]] can be used.
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-==Spinning (making threads)==
-[http://www.appropedia.org/Spinning_wool Plans for a simple drop spindle] on Appropedia. Made from a bicycle wheel.
-[http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-projects/spinning-wheel-plan.html Detailed plans for a treadle wheel]. Requires woodworking skills. (This could be [[Digital Fabrication|digitally fabbed]] much faster.)
-==Weaving (making cloth)==
-[http://www.osloom.org/?page_id=2 OSLoom] is a project to build an open-source, digitally-controlled loom. The build is scheduled for March 2011. See their [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mbenitez/osloom-an-open-source-jacquard-loom-diy-electrom kickstarter video] for more.
-OSLoom will be a Jacquard loom, which is a very advanced type of loom capable of weaving complex patterns. Instructions for a simple manual cardboard loom can be found [http://www.biglearning.com/article-cardboard-loom.htm here]
-http://www.appropedia.org/AT_CAD_Team/AT_loom - Proposal for open-source loom on Appropedia. No progress yet.
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