Nancy Reading wrote: I really like the little waist loom too - much less bulky than a full loom, although obviouslt limited for fabric width.
There's plenty examples of traditional clothing made out of limited width fabric. Having just upcycled a kimono to a pleated skirt, the advantage of having panels that aren't going to fray was noticeable. Patterns that were based on panels allowed for minimal waste of what was considered hugely valuable material.