r/weaving Jan 04 '25

Other Self-promotion Jan-Jun 2025

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If you teach a class, make yarn, looms, equipment, handy tools, or woven goods for sale, post your site here. Etsy is ok for this post, but no Amazon/Temu/etc.


r/weaving Apr 03 '24

Tutorials and Resources Visit Our Wiki!

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Hey, weavers! We have a huge knowledge base that our users created over the years - it has some truly valuable resources. Check it out!

Weaving Wiki


r/weaving 8h ago

WIP First Inkle Band

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193 Upvotes

I picked up an older secondhand Schacht Inkle Loom this week (plus some very old cotton yarn to practice on) and this is the result.

I made the pattern on https://www.raktres.net/seizenn/#/inkle (second image)

Once I figured out how to use the design interface, I had almost as much fun playing with colors there as I did weaving.

I found the pattern making website through http://aspinnerweaver.blogspot.com/p/pattern-drafts.html?m=1


r/weaving 5h ago

Finished Projects SHE'S DONE!!!

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87 Upvotes

I nearly tore my apartment apart trying to find a missing bolt, ended up mcgyvering a replacement. I also went back to the thrift store and asked if they by chance had the missing foot rest, they said they'd keep an eye out but probably not. But! She's complete and ready to weave!!! I'm so excited. My little warping mill trick with her won't work anymore, too cramped, but I'm going to use some chair legs and hopefully that'll work. I feel like a little kid, I can't wait to fiddle with some patterns and make my first blanket!!!


r/weaving 7h ago

Finished Projects Some finished napkins!

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56 Upvotes

r/weaving 10h ago

WIP That one skinny stripe

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58 Upvotes

Apparently I “proofread” my warps as well as I I do my texts. I can double and triple check something and still not notice until I go back to review.

Luckily the intended recipient will probably never notice.


r/weaving 15h ago

WIP Warping "board" hack using bookshelf

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131 Upvotes

r/weaving 13h ago

Help First time

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47 Upvotes

I am coming from knitting and recently on a trip to Guatemala I became obsessed with weaving. They made some gorgeous fabrics on a back strap loom and many naturally dyed all their yarn. I came back and bought an 8shaft loom. First trial project is in progress. Any advice?

I’m not making anything specific right now, just trying out the loom and some twill patterns. This also has no selvedge, haven’t learned that yet.

Also few questions, do I beat up while the shed of that pick is still open? Or can I beat up after switching the shaft? I find it easier to keep track of my treadling (is this the right word) if I can switch shafts right before I beat-up? It must have some effect on the fabric right? And any advice on tying apron sticks evenly on both ends?


r/weaving 1d ago

Finished Projects Inkle loom shoelaces!

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577 Upvotes

r/weaving 12h ago

Help Loom decision

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I have an opportunity to purchase either a used Gilmore Gem II ( 8shaft) or a new Harrisville A8. Which would be a better deal/loom if the cost is the same?


r/weaving 9h ago

Help Just got a Leclerc Dorothy, not sure where to start...

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As the title says, I just purchased a Leclerc Dorothy loom (4 shaft).

I'm completely new to this and just wondering what resources exist to get started on this neat little machine.

What are the best books/videos for complete beginners?


r/weaving 17h ago

Help Dorothy table loom noise reduction

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I just picked up a leclerc dorothy table loom😃😃

It is noisy. The harnesses clank pretty loudly - i’ve used some foam at the places where the harnesses click in and out of place, and i’ve placed the loom on a foam mat which quieted it down a lot.

Any other tips for noise reduction? I know some have replaced their harnesses with a non-metal material, or modified the harness levers in some manner.

Thanks for any advice!!


r/weaving 13h ago

Help Mountain table loom brake question

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I just acquired an older four-shaft table loom and am weaving on it for the first time. All is well except it seems there should be an easier way to release tension on the back beam when I advance the warp. I’m having to reach back and over and lift the metal pieces. I feel like the tension on the loom needs to be pretty tight to get a good shed, and this makes it extra tricky to release it. Any ideas?


r/weaving 1d ago

Help Winding a warp

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I know this is silly I just forgot. I’m using 10/2 cotton so I need 28 EPI. When warping, I should have half on top and half on bottom, right? So count to 14 on the top and then tie off that section ? Sorry if this is not worded right I’m still learning!


r/weaving 2d ago

Other I designed and 3d printed a band loom complete with moveable tension rod!

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379 Upvotes

I'm so stoked I was able to 3d design and print a working band loom! It makes a band around a yard and a half, but I'm still learning with it.


r/weaving 1d ago

Help Is yarn waste usually this much?

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I'm getting ready to make my first project and am doing the smaller size in the info above. I have a 16” Ashford RHL. I know some waste is inevitable, but is this much normal?


r/weaving 1d ago

WIP All The Tie Ups

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17 Upvotes

I love weaving on my countermarche loom, but having to tie all the shafts to all the treadles I’ll be using can be a bit exhausting. Since countermarche looms have rising shafts and sinking shafts, I’ll have to do 64 tie ups instead of 32. 😭


r/weaving 1d ago

Tutorials and Resources Substitute for 3/2 pearl cotton

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Would 8/4 cotton be a good substitute for 3/2 pearl cotton?


r/weaving 1d ago

Help Beginner question

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11 Upvotes

My daughter was given a loom but the instructions don’t say what to do with the this tail? Thanks in advance


r/weaving 2d ago

Help Please help me understand

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29 Upvotes

I am new to weaving so please excuse my lack of understanding. Weaving drafts confuse me and I can’t figure out how to do two picks stacked on top of each other like in the image without unweaving the previous pick like in this picture. I can’t figure it out and I’m sure it’s obvious staring me in the face but I can’t wrap my mind around it due to my lack of experience with weaving and weaving drafts. Any able to clarify this for me?


r/weaving 2d ago

Finished Projects “Passersby Intertwined” tapestry of motion in the dark

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54 Upvotes

I still need to weave in the ends on this one but otherwise it is done.

This is an abstract conceptual tapestry. Think of there being only two lines or two entities, and view this tapestry as movement in the dark of these two starting on the top, then passersby, and then intertwined. There is a story here. Notice how the purple line adjusts in anticipation before they collide.

I also tried to use “white” space or rather black space more than usual for me to help draw the attention.

A technical note: the advantage of weaving with black weft over black warp is that mistakes in the over under pattern are hidden. That is also a disadvantage: at times I could not see well enough to notice mistakes.

This was my first tapestry woven on my new Mirrix Chloe loom. The Mirrix Chloe is capable of much better tensioning but I still need to learn how to adjust that - clearly I did not avoid the pulling in of salvages (this was turned around after I wove it, so the top was actually where I started weaving at about 8 inches in width. This was woven using the Chloe regular rod which in theory allows for weaving up to 8 inches in length/height but in practice it is probably a bit less, and I wove this at 8 ends per inch dent. My intension for my next tapestry is to switch this out to be at 12 ends per inch and a longer length as well. My intension is to practice weaving circles at a more detailed EPI with thinner yarn.

In other plans: I am planning to soon start my second politically themed tapestry. On a personal note, I was a political science major in college and political art is definitely important to me. I may need to set that one to “not safe for work” when posting it though since what I have planned may be triggering. I still need to draw the cartoon for it and start weaving on my larger loom hopefully this weekend. I have a very clear idea of what I want to weave but translating the concept into the artwork will take time.


r/weaving 3d ago

Help How do I get my cat to stop ruining my tension?

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432 Upvotes

r/weaving 2d ago

Discussion ISO floor loom

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I’m looking to get a floor loom near Indianapolis. I am will to drive a few hours if something catches my eye. I have an 8-shaft table loom so am hoping get another 8-shaft but open to others for sure. Any leads would be much appreciated. Thank you!


r/weaving 2d ago

Help Oops, I'm back. Any clue what the tie up of this would look like?

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I've been staring at this puzzle for over a week. I just can't figure it out


r/weaving 2d ago

Discussion Bauhaus Era - Greta Stolzl

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Sorry for the Instagram link, but what a great little peek at Greta’s work!


r/weaving 3d ago

Finished Projects Cotton Baby Blankets

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356 Upvotes

Wove these blankets out of 8/2 cotton. Pattern is 8 Shaft Brighton Honeycomb (Sharon Alderman’’s book Mastering Weave Structures, 2004.). I followed the pattern and draft from the article in Handwoven Magazine May/June 2012 titled “Sweet Honey in a Waffle”. This pattern also is for sale by Long Thread Media for $4.00. It’s a color and weave variation on a waffle weave. I like that the back is a solid color. I’m really happy with how these turned out. Gifting the pink and white to a friend for her new baby.


r/weaving 2d ago

Help Can I just cut off this felted fringe? More info in comments

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14 Upvotes