Your videos are fantastic. They are very easy to understand and follow. Please keep them coming. Six years ago I was in the right place at the right time. I saved a Leclerc Floor loom from the dumpster. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you.
+lilybel99 Thank you so much for your kind comments and congratulations on your excellent dumpster find! Wish I could be that lucky!! Best Wishes, - Elizabeth
Elizabeth thank you for explaining this so clearly. I took a weaving class over 10 years ago and enjoyed it thoroughly, but have forgotten a great deal of what I learned. I invested in a floor loom with good intentions, but time and life's demands said otherwise. I am excited about taking up weaving again thanks to your videos.
This video is excellent. Each of your videos (so far) have been perfect for me -- a beginner. I just got a 4 harness, 6-treadle workshop loom and really appreciate your videos. I'm watching them in order and then will go back and do each step as you show it. You are a wonderful teacher. I connect to your methodical teaching style and feel so much more relaxed about learning how to weave. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make these.
hi Elizabeth...HAPPY NEW YEAR...so today i sleighed the reed...im super excited and now re-watching your videos to move on...hope you are GREAT and making beautiful art :)
Thanks for your encouragement, it's great to know they're helping someone. Are you a new weaver? Are you following along with the videos for your first piece? Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or get confused!
I wanted to say thank you for all your videos u make it so easy to understand on how to do every thing you are doing most videos on you tube when it comes to weaving only show them weaving and not how they started it and if you ask you never get a answer or the say they dont remeber or they just dont want to help SO THANK YOU AGAIN....will you be doing anymore videos do larger projects
Dear K - Thanks for watching the videos. The treddle problem could be a number of things. Are they hard to press without a warp on the loom or only when you're weaving? The first thing I'd check to see is if any of the cords that attach the harnesses to the treddles have jumped out of the grooves in the pullies. Also sometimes if your yarn is particularly stick (like mohair) it makes it harder to depress the treddles. Make sure you oil the moving parts a bit too - that could help. Good luck!
I'm very glad that the details are thorough enough for someone to understand every step of the warping and weaving process. Thank you so much for your feedback and comments! I also had trouble finding anywhere that explained it enough for a beginner to follow. I hope to do more videos soon - maybe a larger piece or another weave structure. Thanks again for watching and hope you enjoy your weaving project!
I am specifically referring to the multiple ends in the same dent since you have 2 in each. The cross to keep everything separate otherwise makes perfect sense.
Thank you for watching my videos. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. The calculation of loom waste is a general one that most weavers use, 10% of the length of the project for take up and shrinkage once the piece is wet finished plus about 30" for a standard floor loom plus fringe. When there are 2 warp ends of different colors in one dent of the reed it may be an obvious choice which one goes next. If you are following a pattern the correct order will be marked on the pattern.
Laura, sorry for the late reply - to answer your question, no it does not matter if the ends cross in the reed. However, if you have different colors in the warp you need to make sure that the order that you thread them through the heddles is correct. Otherwise, you could mess up the final pattern of your piece. Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate you writing with your questions.
I just started watching your videos, and so far they are pretty easy to follow. Your calculations one could have used some more explanation such as how you know how much waste to add and how you know that your weft is half your warp. As for this video, obviously it wouldn't matter in this piece as all the warp ends are the same color, but how would you keep the warp ends from being mixed up when you are using different colors?
this is for me the most difficult part of weaving I get in such a mess. How do you handle a wide warp?? Thank you for the tip on keeping the reed in place I usually have cords tied everywhere but a simple hole and rod in the side of the loom is a brilliant idea.
Hi Janny, and thanks for watching my videos! Normally when I work with a wide warp I measure out and chain several smaller sections. That also makes it easier to count the ends, bring it to the loom and hold it in my hand while I sleigh the reed. I hope this helps. Best of luck with all of your weaving projects! -Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth! Question: If a fairly thick yarn is used as warp, is it ever appropriate to sley the reed (12 dent) 1 every other slit? The yarn is prob a 5 on thickness. Thank you! Ellen PS-I love your videos! They are so helpful!
Ellen - It's common to adjust the sleying sequence when warping to accommodate the number of ends per inch you need. It would be fine to skip every other dent in a 12 dent reed if you are planning on 6 epi and don't have a 6 dent reed. If your yarn is too bulky for the narrower slits though, it may be subject to more friction than usual, which could result in some warp ends breaking, but you'll have to be the judge of that. Otherwise, go for it! You can experiment with a sample if you want to see exactly how it will look. Best of luck and thank you so much for watching my videos! -Elizabeth
+Jami Katz Hi Jami - If that's the only reed you have and you want to weave something 12 epi, you'll either have to skip every 3rd dent or weave it at 15 epi. Remember, this method of calculating the sett is just a guide. You might like the fabric results at 15 epi. If you don't want to mess with 'sampling' I would suggest sleighing one half of the reed at 15 epi (you can also try a slightly finger gauge warp yarn for this if you want) and sleighing the other half skipping every third dent, then weaving an inch or two until you can see how it's coming out. You can always 'unweave' after you've decided what you like better and adjust the sleighing sequence. Of course you'll have to untie and retie a few knots on the front and rearrange the yarn in the reed, but you won't have to make any changes in the heddles. If the piece is only 10" or so wide, it's not a big deal to do so. Don't be afraid to play around with stuff on the loom, that's how you get a feel for what works and how you can tweak things if needed. Hope I haven't confused you about this. Remember - there are no mistakes in weaving...just 'design features'! :) Enjoy the process and best wishes always, Elizabeth
+Jami Katz No problem Jami - gotta ask questions when you're learning! Epi = Ends Per Inch. If you have a reed with 15 dents per inch and you have a project that calls for 12 ends per inch, than you either have to adjust the project to be 15 instead of 12 ends per inch, or skip (not thread) any yarn in every third dent. Most weaving teachers suggest always weaving a sample before any project, but if you're like me, you're too impatient and don't want to waste yarn on samples. They do help a lot though, especially when you're in this kind of situation. If it were me, and I knew it wouldn't be effecting any patterns or color changes, I'd probably opt for weaving the piece at 15 ends per inch, and maybe use the same yarn or even a slightly finer gauge, but that's just my opinion. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to stuff like that, because it will only cause a tiny difference in the density and/or stiffness of the fabric depending on the type of yarn you're using. Nothing to sweat about. Good luck and happy weaving! - Elizabeth
Laura, sorry for the late reply - to answer your question, no it does not matter if the ends cross in the reed. However, if you have different colors in the warp you need to make sure that the order that you thread them through the heddles is correct. Otherwise, you could mess up the final pattern of your piece. Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate you writing with your questions.
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Your videos are fantastic. They are very easy to understand and follow. Please keep them coming. Six years ago I was in the right place at the right time. I saved a Leclerc Floor loom from the dumpster. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you.
+lilybel99 Thank you so much for your kind comments and congratulations on your excellent dumpster find! Wish I could be that lucky!! Best Wishes, - Elizabeth
Elizabeth thank you for explaining this so clearly. I took a weaving class over 10 years ago and enjoyed it thoroughly, but have forgotten a great deal of what I learned. I invested in a floor loom with good intentions, but time and life's demands said otherwise. I am excited about taking up weaving again thanks to your videos.
This video is excellent. Each of your videos (so far) have been perfect for me -- a beginner. I just got a 4 harness, 6-treadle workshop loom and really appreciate your videos. I'm watching them in order and then will go back and do each step as you show it. You are a wonderful teacher. I connect to your methodical teaching style and feel so much more relaxed about learning how to weave. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make these.
hi Elizabeth...HAPPY NEW YEAR...so today i sleighed the reed...im super excited and now re-watching your videos to move on...hope you are GREAT and making beautiful art :)
THANK YOU !!! you have cleared up the mystery......perfect tutorials, thank you so much.
Thanks for your encouragement, it's great to know they're helping someone. Are you a new weaver? Are you following along with the videos for your first piece? Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or get confused!
I wanted to say thank you for all your videos u make it so easy to understand on how to do every thing you are doing most videos on you tube when it comes to weaving only show them weaving and not how they started it and if you ask you never get a answer or the say they dont remeber or they just dont want to help SO THANK YOU AGAIN....will you be doing anymore videos do larger projects
Dear K - Thanks for watching the videos. The treddle problem could be a number of things. Are they hard to press without a warp on the loom or only when you're weaving? The first thing I'd check to see is if any of the cords that attach the harnesses to the treddles have jumped out of the grooves in the pullies. Also sometimes if your yarn is particularly stick (like mohair) it makes it harder to depress the treddles. Make sure you oil the moving parts a bit too - that could help. Good luck!
I'm very glad that the details are thorough enough for someone to understand every step of the warping and weaving process. Thank you so much for your feedback and comments! I also had trouble finding anywhere that explained it enough for a beginner to follow. I hope to do more videos soon - maybe a larger piece or another weave structure. Thanks again for watching and hope you enjoy your weaving project!
Fabulous explanation yet again. Thankyou x100 😎👍🏼
I am specifically referring to the multiple ends in the same dent since you have 2 in each. The cross to keep everything separate otherwise makes perfect sense.
Thank you for watching my videos. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. The calculation of loom waste is a general one that most weavers use, 10% of the length of the project for take up and shrinkage once the piece is wet finished plus about 30" for a standard floor loom plus fringe. When there are 2 warp ends of different colors in one dent of the reed it may be an obvious choice which one goes next. If you are following a pattern the correct order will be marked on the pattern.
Laura, sorry for the late reply - to answer your question, no it does not matter if the ends cross in the reed. However, if you have different colors in the warp you need to make sure that the order that you thread them through the heddles is correct. Otherwise, you could mess up the final pattern of your piece. Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate you writing with your questions.
I just started watching your videos, and so far they are pretty easy to follow. Your calculations one could have used some more explanation such as how you know how much waste to add and how you know that your weft is half your warp. As for this video, obviously it wouldn't matter in this piece as all the warp ends are the same color, but how would you keep the warp ends from being mixed up when you are using different colors?
this is for me the most difficult part of weaving I get in such a mess. How do you handle a wide warp?? Thank you for the tip on keeping the reed in place I usually have cords tied everywhere but a simple hole and rod in the side of the loom is a brilliant idea.
Hi Janny, and thanks for watching my videos! Normally when I work with a wide warp I measure out and chain several smaller sections. That also makes it easier to count the ends, bring it to the loom and hold it in my hand while I sleigh the reed. I hope this helps. Best of luck with all of your weaving projects! -Elizabeth
So i have a question. If you need to do two ends in each dent wouldn't it be easier to wait to cut your cross end until after you slayed the reed?
well made videos! clear instruction steps.
Does it matter if the 2 yarns in the same slot cross? Thanks!
yes.. a little confused..epi? for starters and i measures it just to be sure and it is definitely 15..
Hi Elizabeth! Question: If a fairly thick yarn is used as warp, is it ever appropriate to sley the reed (12 dent) 1 every other slit? The yarn is prob a 5 on thickness. Thank you! Ellen
PS-I love your videos! They are so helpful!
Ellen - It's common to adjust the sleying sequence when warping to accommodate the number of ends per inch you need. It would be fine to skip every other dent in a 12 dent reed if you are planning on 6 epi and don't have a 6 dent reed. If your yarn is too bulky for the narrower slits though, it may be subject to more friction than usual, which could result in some warp ends breaking, but you'll have to be the judge of that. Otherwise, go for it! You can experiment with a sample if you want to see exactly how it will look. Best of luck and thank you so much for watching my videos! -Elizabeth
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THANK YOU for your kind response, and for making the videos for those of us still classifying themselves as "beginners".
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hi again...what if you have 15 dents per reed..how would the sequence be???
+Jami Katz Hi Jami - If that's the only reed you have and you want to weave something 12 epi, you'll either have to skip every 3rd dent or weave it at 15 epi. Remember, this method of calculating the sett is just a guide. You might like the fabric results at 15 epi. If you don't want to mess with 'sampling' I would suggest sleighing one half of the reed at 15 epi (you can also try a slightly finger gauge warp yarn for this if you want) and sleighing the other half skipping every third dent, then weaving an inch or two until you can see how it's coming out. You can always 'unweave' after you've decided what you like better and adjust the sleighing sequence. Of course you'll have to untie and retie a few knots on the front and rearrange the yarn in the reed, but you won't have to make any changes in the heddles. If the piece is only 10" or so wide, it's not a big deal to do so. Don't be afraid to play around with stuff on the loom, that's how you get a feel for what works and how you can tweak things if needed. Hope I haven't confused you about this. Remember - there are no mistakes in weaving...just 'design features'! :) Enjoy the process and best wishes always, Elizabeth
i hope im not a pain the butt for all the questions..im excited and learning a new language if you know what i mean
+Jami Katz No problem Jami - gotta ask questions when you're learning! Epi = Ends Per Inch. If you have a reed with 15 dents per inch and you have a project that calls for 12 ends per inch, than you either have to adjust the project to be 15 instead of 12 ends per inch, or skip (not thread) any yarn in every third dent. Most weaving teachers suggest always weaving a sample before any project, but if you're like me, you're too impatient and don't want to waste yarn on samples. They do help a lot though, especially when you're in this kind of situation. If it were me, and I knew it wouldn't be effecting any patterns or color changes, I'd probably opt for weaving the piece at 15 ends per inch, and maybe use the same yarn or even a slightly finer gauge, but that's just my opinion. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to stuff like that, because it will only cause a tiny difference in the density and/or stiffness of the fabric depending on the type of yarn you're using. Nothing to sweat about. Good luck and happy weaving! - Elizabeth
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Laura, sorry for the late reply - to answer your question, no it does not matter if the ends cross in the reed. However, if you have different colors in the warp you need to make sure that the order that you thread them through the heddles is correct. Otherwise, you could mess up the final pattern of your piece. Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate you writing with your questions.