Simple how-to instructions for weaving, spinning, dyeing and other textiles.
Handspun requires a special finishing treatment. Hand spun yarns should be washed or fulled before they are used for knitting, weaving or other projects to wash out grease or oils, and set the twist of the yarn.… Read more...
Rayon or cotton chenille yarns require a different finishing technique than other handwoven articles. When chenille is in loom-state it feels stiff as cardboard.… Read more...
Felt is made of layers of wool that have been compressed through heat and friction. Here is how to make handmade felt.… Read more...
A sectional warp beam is great to have for long warps. In sectional warping, the warp is wound onto the back beam in sections, usually 1 – 2 inch widths at a time.… Read more...
10 Steps to Warping – Step 10 – Tying the Warp
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Tying Warp
10 Steps to Warping – Step 9 – Beaming the Warp
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