This quick and easy guide will walk you through finding all the materials you need and putting them together to make your very first loom in Terraria. Before you know it, you’ll be threading silk and spinning spools of thread like a pro.

What are you waiting for? Adventure calls! The world of textiles and tailoring in Terraria is at your fingertips. Just follow these simple steps and you’ll be on your way to unleashing your inner crafting genius.

What Is a Loom?

A loom in Terraria allows you to craft silk and clothing!

The loom opens up a whole new world of crafting possibilities. You can make silk, shirts, pants, dresses, hats - the options are endless! Silk is essential for crafting many clothing items and accessories.

Feeling fashionable? Craft a stylish shirt or breezy summer dress. As your crafting skills improve, you can make more complex clothing like the Jungle Shirt or Meteor Suit. For something really special, craft a full vanity set including pants, shirt, shoes, and hat. Dress to impress!

Looms may seem basic, but they unlock an exciting collection of clothing options for your character. Build one today and start crafting - your Terrarian will be the best-dressed in town! With some cobwebs and creativity, you'll have a wardrobe full of handmade outfits in no time.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Loom

You’re all set to start crafting in Terraria, but to make clothes and furniture, you’ll need a loom. Never fear, making a loom is a cinch in Terraria and you’ll have one whipped up in no time.

Gather the Materials

For a loom, you’ll need:

You'll need 12 blocks of wood, so chop down some trees! Rich Mahogany, Shadewood and Ebonwood all work great for crafting a loom.

 

A sawmill (crafted at a workbench with 10 wood)

 

That’s it! With some basic wood and a sawmill, you’ll be well on your way.

Craft the Loom

With the sawmill in hand, you can now make your loom! Here are the simple steps:

1. Select the sawmill and 12 wood in your inventory.
2. Stand in front of the sawmill.
3. Open the sawmill interface and you’ll see the loom recipe.
4. Drag and drop the 12 wood from your inventory into the sawmill grid.
5. Craft the loom and voila! Your loom will appear.

Using Your New Loom

Now that you have your loom crafted, it’s time to put it to good use! There are so many exciting items you can make with silk. Let your creativity run wild!

Craft Silk

To start, you’ll need to gather cobwebs. Explore underground caverns and abandoned mineshafts to find plenty of cobwebs. Collect at least 20 cobwebs to get a good amount of silk.

Head to your loom and open its interface. Place the cobwebs into the input slot. Voila! Your cobwebs will be magically transformed into silk. Keep feeding the loom cobwebs until you have a healthy supply of silk.

Make Vanity Items

One of the best uses for silk is crafting fun vanity outfits. Things like silk hats, robes, dresses and suits are perfect for roleplaying or just making a fashion statement. Check the loom’s recipe list to see all the hip silk clothing options available.

Decorate Your Home

Silk can also be used to craft decorative items for your home like silk curtains, rugs, pillows and wallpapers. A silk rug or some curtains will really tie a room together and impress your guests!

Sell for Profit

If you have extra silk, consider selling it for a profit. Silk sells for a good price to merchants and other players. Use the cash to buy useful items for your adventures!

Make Other Useful Items

Silk has many applications beyond fashion and decor. It is used to craft important accessories like magic quivers, as well as summoning items for different classes. The loom recipe list will show you all the ways silk can benefit your gameplay.

Tips and Tricks for Advanced Loom Use in Terraria

Once you’ve mastered the basics of loom crafting in Terraria, it’s time to take it to the next level! Here are some pro tips to get the most out of your loom.

Use potions for maximum efficiency

Pop a Hunter Potion and Spelunker Potion before you start crafting - they’ll highlight enemies and ores respectively so you can keep an eye out while your hands are busy at the loom.

Set up specialised crafting areas

Have separate crafting spaces for different types of items like one for vanity sets, one for dyes, one for furniture, etc. This makes it easy to find what you need quickly without having to sort through everything in one jumbled pile.

Bulk craft for convenience

Instead of making one vanity item at a time, craft multiples of the same thing in one go. This saves you from having to return to the loom over and over.

Get creative with dyes

Dyes allow you to customise the look of your vanity items and are a fun way to express your unique style. Experiment with different colour combinations on your loom creations for a one-of-a-kind look.

Keep extra materials on hand

Stock up on common crafting materials like wood, cobwebs, and silk so you’re never stuck waiting to find more before you can use your loom. With the right supplies, you’ll be churning out creations in no time!

Following these tips will turn you into a Terraria loom master in no time. Get your Terraria Server, get crafting and happy looming!