I understand that a side cutter presser foot cuts fabric strips, and if I do not use a needle but pass my fabric under the presser foot just to cut strips, shouldn’t this work?

Hi,

I'm looking to do a plaid blanket for my grandfather who was recently moved to assisted living. He loves buffalo plaid patterns, so I'm going to do a double width blanket on my loom. I'm trying to it a bit quickly, so I'm sticking to plain weave just because it's a bit easier and I can use a slightly wider sett. I don't think my grandfather will be too concerned about the traditional structure of plaid.

I was wanting to warp with multiple threads but keep a 1x1 cross, so I've been watching a bunch of videos. I did a practice warp and started to get it towards the end, but I was using different colors for each of the two threads I was using (so it was easier to make sure I was forming the cross correctly). So I was thinking with this plaid blanket if I put the fold at the change from one stripe to the next then I can more easily track what I'm doing in my warp. However, this means that my plaid will be not be mirrored at the fold - I figure the below are my 2 options. One results in a 48" wide blanket and the other would be 52". I have a 27" wide loom, so I can do either.

Just curious what others opinions are - would my blanket look weird if I went with the slightly narrower option? Or should I stick second option which looks more balanced in my opinion?

https://preview.redd.it/4axe3ulkovpc1.jpg?width=685&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e083b1bed1fcdd8d8ccde7ab6e4d345039a47bf1

I'm super stoked to use this braided cord! I was already considering it so when it went on sale at my local yarn shop I had to go for it. I want to use a frame loom to weave a bathroom rug, but I've never made or used a frame loom before, only rigid heddle.

I've watched a video on making it and it seems simple enough, I'm just a little confused about how far apart to put the nails with this 9mm cord as the warp. u/weaverlorelei mentioned in another post about this cord that the sett for plain weave would be approx 1.7 epi, so that's what I'm aiming for more or less.

I'm also open to any other relevant tips on hand weaving and frame looms as I've never worked with them and I'm struggling to find information.

I have bought an inklette loom still waiting for it in the mail same with the inkle pattern directory. But I want to learn as much as I can before it gets here lol. Are there any online websites/ resources mainly online patterns for me to study while im waiting for my loom in the mail?

Greetings you helpful weavers. I’ve been reading, watching videos, spending time on this sub and trying to locate classes. All of this is to begin my weaving journey. I’ve reached a point where I need to buy a used loom and I’ve found options across various guilds. But I need some help - I don’t know some of these brands and some seem maybe too big. From the list below, do you have any comments or observations? I’m interested in goods/bads knowing that I’m a beginner. The prices vary, of course, but all are within a doable budget. Again, all are used and from guilds. Another question, can texsolv be used to replace metal headless on any/all floor looms?? Much appreciation in advance.

Harrisville 4shaft/36”,
Schacht 4/36”,
Öxabäck Lilla 8/31”,
Toika Eeva 8/39” countermarche,
Norwood cherry 4/40”,
AVL 8/40”,
Schacht mighty wolf 4/36”,

Edit: the list was awkwardly formatted

The table loom in front has Dorothy’s Dozen Twill Kitchen Towels By ELLEN LABRUCE. And the Floor loom has Reversible Symmetry Rug, by the Yarn Barn.

My wife recently purchased a floor loom and has started making projects. Her birthday is coming up in April and I am wanting to get her some weaving supplies. One of the things she wants is scissors. What type of scissors are the best for weaving? I have seen different types but am curious if just a basic sewing scissor is best or if another type would be more helpful for weaving. Also any other suggestions on things to purchase would be appreciated.

I have just warped my rigid heddle loom with an acrylic yarn that was very sticky as I tried to weave in the waste yarn at the beginning. I’ve seen a few notes and comments about using spray starch, spray sizing or gelatin, and even diluted leave- in hair conditioner to smooth the fibers. The expectation being that the product will wash out during fulling/ water bath.

Has anyone tried any of these? Do you have a better recommendation or previous experience? Please share.

So I recently picked up quite a few rolls of industrial sized yarns for cheap and I figured I try seeing if I can use them with my RH loom while I finish my practice project on my table loom. To get aquinted if you will. At first I wasn't sure how well it would go considering that, much to my initial dismay, the yarn was pretty weak. After a bit of hemming and hawing I figured eh, just try.

This is 18/2 yarn doubled on a 15 dent reed. So far I'm surprised that it seems to be working and actually a lot better than I initially thought.

Also I'm going to need to invest in a boat shuttle.

Hello weavers,

I'm a beginning weaver looking to buy my first rigid heddle loom and I have been looking at the 16" Ashford SampleIt after having good experiences with my Ashford Inklette loom, but I noticed that Ashford also has a 16" rigid heddle loom in their standard line that's a little larger but has support for accessories like the freedom roller for longer pieces and pegs for indirect warping as well as more room for pick up techniques.

I don't have a lot of open space for direct warping so the option for indirect warping without having to buy a separate warping board is appealing to me as well as the option of being able to do more different techniques if I get that far, but the smaller profile of the SampleIt is appealing as I've seen people talk about it being small enough to use on their lap on the couch, I think the convenience might make it easier to pick up and go. Unfortunately I don't have a local dealer to see them in person myself so I'm limited to ordering online, does anyone have experience with the difference between these two models?

Beginner weaver here! This is an open ended question as i’ve just been wondering if you could play around with the epi rather than calculating exactly how many epi is for specific yarns. Like if I have a 16/2 cotton that has an epi of 36. In my draft and when im winding the warp could i make the epi 30? What would that do? And im assuming i would then have to take account of the dpi?

Hi r/weaving community! I am looking to create my own (affordable) fiber optic fabric for personal projects and wanted to hear your thoughts on the best small loom for this task.

For those of you who are not familiar, fiber optic fabric works by connecting LED lights to the ends of inelastic transparent nylon fishing line and then the light will flow through the fabric itself. I want to make something akin to this https://www.etsy.com/listing/1318815758/luminous-fiber-optic-fabric-led-light-up in narrow panels and then sew them together as needed.

I've used looms before but only ever someone else's equipment and I'd say I'm still very much a beginner. All of the looms I've researched in the past were for yarn weaving and this would be closer to thread weaving. I've researched Ashford's rigid heddle looms but I'm just not sure if the narrowness of the fibers I'd be using would work with a loom meant for yarn. I'm not going to need to do any fancy patterns, just plain weave.

I'm hoping I can get some suggestions about what equipment to use. I'm happy to answer any questions about my process. Thank you!

This is the loom I received to create a Métis Sash (sayncheur flayshii). Has anyone ever modified one of these looms to add a front roller? My project kept slipping out of the front clamp after I advanced my project for the first time. Having to readjust to get the tension back so many times cause lots of my weft threads to shift. It also stopped the flow of weaving, which was a frustrating when you get into a groove with a pattern.

My first card weaving at temp is John Mullarkey luxury laces from spin-off magazine

Last night I was looking for new crate covers for my dog crates. The ones I received were not as pictured, so I’ll be returning those and other ones I saw, seemed to be thick, unbreathable fabrics. So I got to thinking, could I weave them on my rigid heddle loom? I thought sure it is possible, but then I started wondering about weaving pet beds, mats, etc. The only woven pet items I’ve seen are leashes and collars. I know some pets are destructive and this could be a choking concern for chewers if the yarn becomes unraveled. Lucky for me, my pets aren’t destructive in that manner. Has anyone here woven any pet items and what are your thoughts? Pics of any finished items would be appreciated as well.