Dish Towels from My Rigid Heddle Loom - How to Finish

[@jenniferrich5292]

Your selvedges are amazing! And thanks for showing how you cut the towels apart. I made some dish towels recently and was careful to leave some space between each one. Now I’m thinking Why?!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I hate warping so i have to use every inch 😂😂. Thank you! I'm planning a quick update on these now that they're a whole year old.

[@Craftypaganmama]

"Those scissors you aren't allowed to touch".......I'm dying! YAAAAAS. Omg I'm so glad someone else does that too! I'm just learning rigid heddle and am in the middle of my first kitchen rags made from sugar and cream yarn. I weave along to your videos all the time! Thank you for everything!

[@RedHeadAgent]

Your fabric is BEAUTIFUL!

[@sandramarshall7712]

I love your towels. Beautiful work!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks! These are still in use every day. They have faded a tiny bit but after hundreds of washes.

[@kathylemke7854]

Beautiful!!! You make it look so incredibly easy. I appreciate your calm manner also, I can't wait to try this. Thank you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Have fun!

[@AlexCren1]

I’ve learned a little trick for projects like this when I am folding fabric for a hem. It can be hard to get that fold straight and a consistent length on the edge as you try and fold while ironing. So after getting frustrated one day I saw a piece of poster board I had for another project. Well I grabbed it and drew a line with my ruler so I would have a measure on it for the length I was aiming for. Then I laid it on the fabric and used it for a straight edge to fold with! Even while ironing the board stayed rigid and my lines were so nice. I suspect it would also support the weave more so you wouldn’t have problems with stretching and distortion.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks for the tip! I just hemmed a set of washable kitchen roll/rags, and I wish I had seen this before. They turned out great, but that may have been easier.

[@kourtneyleibman4146]

It turned out SO AMAZING! I am salivating over that yardage, tbh

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It's fine. The towels will absorb your drill really nicely 🤣🤣

[@artistirmafeliciarodriguez7752]

Hi Trish, Love your dish towels sooooo much that I had to refer back to it and watched it again, Love It!!! Hugs

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Irma! I am hoping to plan out a new warp today. I'm supposed to be taking a day off, but so far I have cleaned and worked all day 😂

[@artistirmafeliciarodriguez7752]

@@FiberLoveDiary lol completely understand, been there done that, But we are aloud to change our minds, lol Hugs

[@catmaaske1908]

Your puppy is so cute!

[@DDPizazz]

I love your video! This helped me know what do with my first project which was also a towel. I laughed when you commented that it took forever to warp the loom! I put together a little table loom I bought in October which isn’t very wide. I was so nervous about making a mistake during warping that I took like three months to finally get the warp on it. trying to convert different patterns to my narrow loom, which is only 12 inches wide, has been very difficult. I only have a 10 dent beater bar. my stripes csme out all off-center and but they’re a pretty color so I’m satisfied With my first tiny towel! thank you so much for all the introduction information you gave too. I love your voice and the simple way that you explain things and now I am encouraged to try doing a longer warp and figuring out where to go to try to convert different patterns to fit on my loom. Or maybe I should sew projects together to make wider pieces? I’m not sure. Thanks for all the tips that you gave and the excellent camera work that showed me exactly what I needed to know about taking the threads off the loom. That was really important for me because I was nervous about messing it up, as well as the sewing part. Happy new year! I wish I knew how to share pictures in this comment. Oh and how did you get your selvages to be so perfect? Going slow?

[@orquideas1321]

I'm loving your channel... thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. God bless you.

[@Kristonia69]

Oooomg. I can do just about anything with yarn...except this. I am so inspired.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I have an update/beginning to end video on a new set coming up in about a month. Hope you come back and see it!

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi Trish, hope you're OK. Thanks for this video/podcast/tutorial on how to weave & finish towels. I love the way you've striped them. Then how you finish them, thus is such a great help. Going to have to try making some. Thankyou so much for showing your processes. Happy Weaving, Spinning & Dyeing. Take care & stay safe. Lots of love Jen 💘xx Ps have only just seen this !!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm glad it helped you. I've been thinking of making more!

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

@@FiberLoveDiary Hi Trish, Thankyou so much for the Heart Reply & yes it is a great help. Hope you do make some more. Ive watching your channel , there's always something to learn from. Happy weaving spinning & anything else yiu like to do. Take care & stay safe, sweet lady ❤ Lots of love Jen 💘xx

[@kathleenkline4622]

Those really turned out nicely! I love handwoven towels....and knitted dish clothes...if you HAVE to do dishes, may as well have something special to do them with. I finish mine by pressing the hem seams...think it gives them a nice clean edge for sewing. Those will last eons, provided someone (who will remain nameless but knows who he is) doesn't wipe up a spilled bottle of tabasco sauce with them! Another source for weaving supplies is the Yarn Barn in Lawrence, KS. That's a very dangerous (to my wallet) place to visit, and they also have a drool worthy catalog, along with fiber/yarn sample cards. Love your videos...keep 'em coming!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I will check out the Yarn Barn site. I need a couple colors so I can weave a set for the camper we just bought. Why is it I can have 20 colors in my stash, but they are never the exact perfect colors that I need? Thank you!

[@kathleenkline4622]

@@FiberLoveDiary Camper? Welcome to the Turtle Clan!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yep! We both grew up camping and now that our kids are all grown up, we're taking our show on the road. I'm sure eventually there will be some "Weaving and/or spinning in the campground" episodes

[@jenniferedwards7909]

Oh I cannot wait to weave dish towels now! Thank you for the inspiration! And for the “specs” as you said.😍

[@mindy5721]

I love the towels. Thank you for showing all of the details. You are very good at explaining what to do.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I hope it helps! I'm hoping to warp today for some dishcloths in a different weight of material. My poor dishcloths are a hot mess!

[@cyndir7418]

Very nice Towels. I just bought a loom and plan on doing towel first to get used to it. Very helpful video. :) Just an idea,...maybe before cutting, it might be a good to baste your raw edges. Then if you do 2 rows of basting stitches about 1/2" apart where you're going to cut, it will help with the fraying so you don't have to worry so much while you're cutting them.

[@trinaportner4125]

Very nice but what kind of thread are you using and what size is your dish towels

[@patytrico]

Wow! I am just struggling with a new cotton and never thought of doubling the warp! Thank you :) And yes! It would make it easier to start the project :D Virtual hugs from Uruguay, stay safe and well !

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I like the weight of the towels just a little bit more with a doubled warp, but I have done it both ways. I hope it helps you resolve your struggling! Hugs to you. I hope you and your family are well!

[@mariannewilliams138]

Very nice , love the pattern and colors thank you

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I am thrilled with them. I plan to do a follow up to show how they look after a year+ of wear, and I really need to get a new set warped too!

[@deirdrehall4449]

Aww what a thoughtful Mr. Fiber Love you have there! I know what you mean about the constant scrolling. 😕 Although you seem pretty darn productive. Love the way the galaxy blend turned out -- it kind if looks velvety on screen.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Limiting that scrolling has really helped, and yes, he is absolutely wonderful!

[@lynettedouville8826]

Hi! I really like your towels! A suggestion so you don't have to worry that your project might come apart: just like you weave a header at the beginning of the project (to spread the threads apart evenly) weave a footer with scrap yarn to hold the weft in. When you're ready to sew, take the footer out. This way no worries!

[@mtnmonamona842]

I love that you make cutting the fabric look so easy and not anxious at all! You don't layer paper while rolling on your front beam?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I only layer paper at the beginning to make sure it starts out without lumps over the warp knots. If you get lumps, over time it changes the tension of the warp and that's not good at all! Its not scary either. I can always weave more and that's fun, right?

[@sharonscopac3994]

Can you tell me where I can get the warping tool you use? The link above is for clothing. Thanks

[@dabbydoodle3948]

When your folding over the hem prior to hemming, just use the steam on your iron and spray it a little damp then iron, makes the ends stay better.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you. I'm planning a check in on this particular set of towels very soon.

[@concettorametta9005]

Yes! Congratulations, glad you did find you’re a weaver too:) beautiful towels !

[@sarahhatley4944]

What type, and size is your loom? And what is your favorite size cotton for dish towels?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I have a 32" Ashford rigid heddle loom. For a towel that is more like a tea towel, I like 8/2 cotton from Great Northern Weaving. If I want something a bit thicker, I like to use the inexpensive Sugar and Cream with a 7.5 DPI heddle.

[@chrisgorball3166]

Wow! They are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks, I'm in love with them a little bit!

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Just plain awesome !

[@patriciaclough2463]

Pretty colors. Did you use just 1 strand in each hole and slot?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

This set has two strands of warp in each slot and hole, but i like them both ways.

[@cynthiaschultz6398]

Those are lovely💚 Nice work!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks! They are fun, but next time I'll definitely change up the textures or colors so I don't get so bored.

[@ela1984maa2]

I recieved a look for Christmas and am looking forward after school to learn how to use it. Thank you for this video. I was wondering how the fabric was cut an sewn. What is your loom?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Mine is a 32" Asford. I've been thinking of using some handspun yardage to make some bags. Maybe I'll film it to show the process. I think it's intimidating until you get to see it done, and I'm a pretty basic seamstress, so I can't do anything difficult.

[@knitrxsews7040]

Those are beautiful!

[@laura-leemurphyuta78]

What was the measurement of your towels?

[@fallgirl07]

They look so nice! My first towels were a mess. The tension was horrible the whole way through. How do you do it?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Luck maybe? Nice yarn? It wasn't expensive, but it's pretty nice. To be fair, this is my second set of towels. I made an Easter set shortly after I got my loom. Thank you for the kind words. I do love them.

[@paularowland3407]

Are you using 4/2 or 8/4 cotton?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It is actually 8/2 from Great Northern Weaving in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They are wonderful there and they have a nice seletion of colors.

[@scummins4233]

They look great 😍 How do you find weaving on the 32"? I'm thinking of getting that size, but wondering if it's a tad too big.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't mind at all. At first I thought I should have bought the biggest one (I think it's 48") but now I think it would be too big. BUT bear in mind, i'm 5'10", so that means I have long arms, legs, everything. I've been thinking about using it to do the double width soon. I'll make sure I get a bit of footage so you can see, because that will be the full width of the loom.

[@scummins4233]

@@FiberLoveDiary thanks and it would be great to see you using full width. I'd also be interested in seeing you do double width too as the tutorials I've seen haven't been that great!

[@PeaceLoveAndRico]

i worked for a woman, cutting and sewing custom aprons for chefs and their staff... i hate irons, never used them... i folded as i sewed. i also got to use an industrial singer walking foot sewing machine used to seam the fabric used on military vehicles in ww1!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

There are some people that have really freaked out about that, but those towels look just beautiful.

[@gailferrara1185]

Omg they are so beautiful

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you. They are so simple too, really!

[@laurah1020]

16 feet!!! wooooow!!

[@valrog6924]

really beautiful!

[@ashamcdonald3431]

How long did it take to weave the entire thing?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Well, it seemed like forever, but it probably wasn't. I'm sorry, I'm not really sure, because I don't keep track, but next time I'll try and time how long for a foot or something, so I can estimate ;). Try them!

[@barbararickman8543]

What was the pattern you used?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I designed them myself, so no pattern. Sorry!

[@barbararickman8543]

@@FiberLoveDiary Don't apologize! You did a good job. Now, it's my turn.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I just used markers to represent the colors of yarn I had and used hashmarks to see what the proportions would look like. Then I counted them and my husband helped me warp by giving me counts and handing me the yarns. It was fun!

[@DDPizazz]

@@FiberLoveDiary I’m going to try that that, thanks for the inspiration!

[@WistfulCreative]

I have to do this...my husband is building me a stand for my Rigid heddle Loom!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Isn't it lovely to have a handy and supportive SO? I hope you do try them. I love using them.

[@WistfulCreative]

Yes, I am fortunate that my guy "gets me". I forgot to ask if you thought this was doable on a 24" loom? Mine is a Majacraft mixed heddle loom. Of course I will be ordering the full smaller dents I would need, in order to weave towels. You mentioned 12.5, I think the smallest I could order were 10?? @@FiberLoveDiary

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm sure you could do it on a 24. I think I misspoke on my warp ends. I had 275, which comes out to be 22" of warp, so you could do it. On the heddle subject, I suspect you might want to use a 4/2 instead of an 8/2, but then no doubling. I think that's what I'd try. If I had some 4/2, I would do a sample and see, but I don't think I do. Have FUN. I really enjoyed weaving them, even though weaving six got a bit boring at the end ;)

[@sheonaghgall5010]

The music is so tense. 😮

[@maryamalimbai9068]

Клааасс , мини фабрика

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I wish it was a mini factory! I would love a dozen more of these towels!

[@paularowland3407]

Never mind I see you said 8/2...that's what I get for not watching the beginning.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

No worries! I got it at Great Northern Weaving in kalamazoo, Michigan. They are awesome and they have a lot of colors available.