My method for weaving great selvedges on the Rigid Heddle Loom
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Publicado 2023-08-16
The quality of our selvedges is affected by so many factors - our weaving technique, the yarn we are using, the shuttle, the structure and many more besides. Personally I think that we often over-think our selvedge technique - it really doesn't have to be complicated, but I will say, that the perfect selvedge comes with practice and experience.
Starting with winding the shuttle last week, I will spend the next few weeks looking at just a few of the factors that can affect our selvedges, and hopefully, offer some solutions and encouragement in your quest for the perfect selvedge - my best advice though, is to allow yourself to relax into your weaving rhythm and enjoy it - this often goes a long, long way to balancing and perfecting those pesky selvedges.
I hope this helps!
For more information on selvedges, you can go to my Patreon page - www.patreon.com/weaveatbrooklands, and look for "Sloppy Selvedge Solutions.
Todos los comentarios (19)
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Thank you for showing us how to get even selvedges. I like how you put pressure on the warp thread at the folded over end and then give the weft yarn on the other end a gentle tug to seat the edge. I am definitely going to give this a try tomorrow morning. I think this will speed up my weaving considerably. I won't have to fiddle around with the weft so much. I get so excited when I learn a new technique that solves my problem areas! I am definitely going to subscribe to your channel.
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Glynis - I loved the description of this you did. It makes so much more sense than all of the others I have heard. Thank you!
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thank you for clear explanation.i have been weaving for a while but always happy to learn from others weavers .
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This is really great!
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I hope you keep making videos! You came up on my FYP on YouTube about winding shuttles. I think you are refreshing and are all about rigid heddle looms which is all I have! I plan on watching everything you produce. I look forward to seeing you for years to come!
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Very helpful. I have been weaving for 65+ years [my 6th grade project was setting up a floor loom warp and weaving it off.] I have, however, just gotten a Rigid Heddle Loom and am very glad to have seen this video. Also, your colors in the weaving are absolutely beautiful. ~Marie
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What lovely clear explanations, thank you!
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🥰
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Thankyou for this video :) it's really useful information :)
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This was so helpful, thank you!
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Bravo!
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fantastic thank you, I've always wondered why my selvedge is awful on one side but not so bad on the other, I think I've not been turning my stick
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Thankyou,I learned so much
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Thank you! ❤
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This is very helpful. I really like the piece you are weaving—what yarn are you using?
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I’m new to the rigid heddle, usually I’m using a floor loom with a temple. Will a temple help with selvages or long term just end up distorting the weaving?
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That yellow with the brown spots has such a great banana vibe! 🍌
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Hello! I'm new to your channel, too. Question- I am left-handed and find that my right side selvage is always "neater" than my left. Can you suggest a few adjustments I can do for better consistency? I have a rh loom as well as an 8- shaft table loom. Thank you, and I'll be using your stick shuttle suggestion on weft tails!
