Beginning Backstrap Weaving

[@helenkrane6313]

I’ve seen allot of other videos on this, and I can definitely say I like yours the best! You really make it so much easier to understand than the others. Thank you so much for your video!

[@DeborahPetersCreations]

Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@arpithac8770]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. So simple and so informative. After the many trials and errors, I finally got what I was not-doing right inspite of having the setup done.

[@sandywieringa4434]

A very straightforward explanation. Thank you!

[@eileenfb1948]

A delightful find. I like to keep it simple, thank you. A close up of the finished product would have been helpful to see the pattern.

[@DeborahPetersCreations]

Thank you! You’re right about a closeup. Future videos will include one.

[@patriziafusco2358]

Middle heddle holding is not clear

[@DeborahPetersCreations]

Thank you. I’ll review it and see what needs clarifying. May take posting another video.

[@DeborahPetersCreations]

I don’t understand your question. There are only two. The back one (warping bar) goes backwards when not in use and forwards when in use. The string heddle is pulled up when the warping bar is back. While holding it up, put the beater through the open shed. Then pass the shuttle.

[@helenkrane6313]

Do you harass video on how to make a sash using this method?

[@DeborahPetersCreations]

No, but you can figure it out. How long do you want it to be? How long do you want the fringes to be? How wide do you want it to be? That’s where to start. What ever fiber you want to use, you need to figure out how many warp threads per inch. The very best way to figure this out is to weave a small warp faced sample, How many warp threads did you use? how many warp threads per inch measure the length and width, How many rows per inch? What this doesn’t tell you is how much to add to your warp for take in, shrinkage and waste. that percentage is different for every fiber. It also depends on your tension as you weave. note your original warp length, then the final length after weaving. Note the actual weaving length and the amount of waste. You can then figure out the amount of take in. You will also need to know how much shrinkage happens; wash it and then measure again. If you’re not concerned about waste, figure on adding 15%-18% to the warp. Good record keeping for each project will help you with future projects. To calculate take-in: Original warp length - waste yarn (tie-up, fringe and what’s left at the end) - final weaving length (don’t include fringe as it was already calculated) = take up amount % take up = take up amount / original warp length Your notes should include the date of project, size of yarn, name of yarn, dye lot, amount purchased Projected size of final project, length and width, type of weave (warp faced, balanced or weft faced) Length of warp # threads per inch # rows per inch To figure out threads per inch For a balanced weave, get a ruler, gently wrap the fiber around the ruler and slide them gently together to make 1/2”. This is the number of threads per inch for your warp. For a warp faced weave, it will be almost double that number. Hopefully this is helpful