Petra Marciniak

Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving (eBook, ePUB)

Beginner Basics, Finishing Techniques, Color Effects, Pick-up Sticks, Tapestry, Two-Heddle Weaving, Clasped Weft, Krokbragd, Finger-Controlled Weaving, Troubleshooting, And Much More Plus 11 Skill-building Projects

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Unlock the full potential of your rigid heddle loom with The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving, featuring expert tips and 11 engaging projects that will take your weaving skills from beginner to mastery! Whether you have just purchased your first rigid heddle loom or have been weaving for years, The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving will have the answers and instructions for your small loom weaving questions and explorations. All the basics from measuring warp and weft to setting up the loom and troubleshooting common problems are covered. Detailed instructions and photo illustrations make it easy to follow along. The rigid heddle loom is a beginning weaver's best friend, and you'll soon be weaving like a pro! Already woven a few pieces and looking for a new challenge? There are so many new techniques to try, including tapestry, Saori, color effects, openwork, Krokbragd, and more. Learn to work with pick-up sticks and two heddles to add more than just plain weave to your repertoire. This is your guide to exploring the full range of capabilities of your favorite little loom. For hands-on practice and to try a new technique with ensured success, turn to the 11 sample projects. Each includes a complete materials list, set up notes, and step-by-step instructions. Make a zippered pouch using the clasped weft technique, dish towels in houndstooth, an openwork café curtain, Krokbragd coasters, a Saori wall hanging, and more.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780811776769
• Artikelnr.: 75603551

Autorenporträt

Petra Marciniak has been weaving for around ten years. She started her own weaving business in 2019, and sells her creations and offers introductory courses.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Part 1: Basic Techniques7
The Rigid Heddle Loom8
Advantages 8
Disadvantages 8
Key Words to Know 8
What is a Rigid Heddle Loom?10
Basic Tools 12
Tools to Go Further 13
Yarn14
A Variety of Materials14
Yarn Construction18
Choosing Your Warp Yarn19
Choosing Your Weft Yarn19
Calculating Density and Yardage20
Density20
Quantity of Yarn Needed22
Direct Warping24
Secure the Loom and the Warping Peg24
Attach Warp to the Back Rod25
Thread Warp through the Heddle Slots 26
Tie and Cut the Warp28
Wind Yarn around the Back Warp Beam 29
Thread the Eyes 29
Tie Warp to the Front Rod 31
Even Out the Warp to Start Weaving32
Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom33
Loading the Shuttles 33
Creating the Shed 34
Weaving 34
Changing Yarn While Weaving 35
Advancing and Winding the Warp 35
Finishing the Weave 36
Removing the Woven Fabric from the Loom 36
When Things Go Wrong38
Tension Is Not Good38
Edges Are Not Sharp 38
Weft Is on an Angle 39
Shed Does Not Open Properly 39
Fabric Is Too Dense or Too Loose 39
Yarn Breaks 40
Length of Fabric Woven Is Difficult to Estimate 42
Finishing Steps43
Securing the Weave43
Hemstitch 43
Fringe46
Washing and Ironing47
Serger 47
Hems 47
Bias Tape48
Interfacing 48
Felting 48
Sewing 49
Part 2: Various Weave Structures and Stitches 51
Plain Weave and Variations52
Playing with Yarn Choice 52
Color Effects 54
Clasped Weft56
Playing with Weaving Effects57
Focus on the Japanese Saori Technique60
Other Types of Structures62
Finger-Controlled Weaving 62
Weaving with a Pick-Up Stick75
Weaving with Two Heddles87
Focus on the Norwegian Krokbragd Technique 92
Weaving with Two Heddles94
Weaving with a Heddle, a Pick-up Stick and a Heddle Rod94
The detailed Technical Table of Contents is on page 148.
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Part 3: Projects to Gain Skills on Your Weaving Adventure97
98 Fringed Scarf
102 Origami Bag
106 Clasped Weft Zippered Pouch
110 Pair of Dish Towels
116 Saori Wall Hanging
120 Light and Airy Wall Hanging
124 Café Curtain
128 Textured Pillow
132 Pair of Placemats
136 Large Woven Trivet
140 Pair of Coasters
Appendices
Glossary146
Supplies and Resources147
Bibliography147
Technical Table of Contents148
The Author150