My method for weaving great selvedges on the Rigid Heddle Loom

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  • Опубликовано: 15 авг 2023
  • Selvedges are the new weaver's biggest hang-up! ...... and experienced weavers too sometimes.
    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.

Комментарии • 30

  • @sharonwerner2419
    @sharonwerner2419 10 месяцев назад +4

    thank you for clear explanation.i have been weaving for a while but always happy to learn from others weavers .

    • @glynisweaves
      @glynisweaves  9 месяцев назад

      You're welcome Sharon. Don't forget that there is loads more info on my Patreon page - look for 'The weaving Diaries' on Patreon.com and you will find me.

  • @susanmast4393
    @susanmast4393 9 месяцев назад +4

    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!

    • @glynisweaves
      @glynisweaves  9 месяцев назад

      Great pleasure Susan. There are so many 'myths and legends' about selvedges, but the bottom line is that it just takes practice and patience!

    • @Spinknitty
      @Spinknitty 6 месяцев назад

      This is so helpful-thank you!

  • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh
    @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh 13 дней назад

    This is really great!

  • @francescaa7093
    @francescaa7093 9 месяцев назад +2

    What lovely clear explanations, thank you!

  • @littletownknitter8070
    @littletownknitter8070 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🥰

  • @cahbarnes
    @cahbarnes 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thankyou for this video :) it's really useful information :)

  • @pamyclark1263
    @pamyclark1263 9 месяцев назад

    I hope you keep making videos! You came up on my FYP on RUclips 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!

    • @glynisweaves
      @glynisweaves  9 месяцев назад

      Fantastic Pam! So pleased you find the info helpful. Actually I do also weave on table looms and floor looms, and there will be info coming out for those disciplines at some point - just not right now. Remember there is lots more info, in depth studies and special projects on my Patreon page, and in my three short on-line courses. Links to Patreon and my website are at the top of this page, just below the banner - where it says brooklands.co.za and 3 more links..... hope you find something to interest you there too.

  • @sarahburke8955
    @sarahburke8955 8 месяцев назад +1

    This was so helpful, thank you!

    • @glynisweaves
      @glynisweaves  8 месяцев назад

      Pleasure Sarah - glad you found it useful.

  • @dustyroads7067
    @dustyroads7067 4 месяца назад +1

    Bravo!

  • @dogsinolga
    @dogsinolga 6 месяцев назад

    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

    • @glynisweaves
      @glynisweaves  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Marie. The piece on the loom in this video is the project from my new on-line course which will be released in March. If you would like to be kept in the loop, please feel free to pop along to my website and send me a comment via the contact form.

  • @lesleyrichard888
    @lesleyrichard888 8 месяцев назад

    Thankyou,I learned so much

    • @glynisweaves
      @glynisweaves  8 месяцев назад

      Pleased it was helpful Lesley! Thanks for letting me know.

  • @bugaboofeeders8973
    @bugaboofeeders8973 4 месяца назад

    Thank you! ❤

  • @terriko
    @terriko 3 месяца назад +1

    That yellow with the brown spots has such a great banana vibe! 🍌

  • @ann6110
    @ann6110 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is very helpful. I really like the piece you are weaving-what yarn are you using?

    • @glynisweaves
      @glynisweaves  11 месяцев назад

      Hi Ann. I'm so pleased that you found this useful and that you like my current project. The pattern for this will be available on the 'shop' section of my Patreon page soon( www.patreon.com/weaveatbrooklands) - or else you will find it on my website (www.brooklands.co.za) - just not right now as I'm still working on it. The cotton is a hand-dyed sock weight cotton from colourspun in South Africa. It you are working outside of SA, then it will equate to an 8/4. Hope this helps.

  • @MazHem
    @MazHem 6 месяцев назад

    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

  • @donnaferguson513
    @donnaferguson513 4 месяца назад +1

    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?

    • @glynisweaves
      @glynisweaves  3 месяца назад

      Hi Donna. I am not a great fan of using a temple, and really only use one when I am working on my floor looms and either weaving a heavy weft faced structure, or, strangely enough, working with linen. The rest of the time, and especially on mt RH's, I prefer to control my selvedges manually and find that a temple can be a bit distorting. Personal opinion of course.

  • @BookieLukie21
    @BookieLukie21 8 месяцев назад

    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!

    • @glynisweaves
      @glynisweaves  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hello there! Selvedges are always a challenge for the new weaver, and I don't believe that being right or left handed has anything to do with it. I too am Left handed, and while there are many things that can influence the quality of our selvedges, I firmly believe that the quality improves with practice and experience. Your selvedges will never be absolutely perfect, but we can strive for neatness and uniformity - just give yourself a chance..... they will improve - I promise!