Double the Width

[@sandradelvecchio6894]

And there’s my answer. You are a really gifted teacher, Chris. Thank you.

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you so much, Sandra!! I truly appreciate your feedback!!

[@hangtoughhomestead2229]

The piece of paper!!! Always a 'C' shape....Thank you. That helps soooo... much to understand!

[@ActonCreative]

I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@sandradanforth8524]

That is so so so cool. I just found you so I will go back and check out your other videos. I'm kinda of a beginner .😊

[@ActonCreative]

Thanks so much for the note! Beginners are my favorite! You're in the right spot!

[@swats8777]

Having just started on my weaving journey with a Jack Loom. I am finding your videos unbelievably valuable. You are simply amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience and skills.

[@ActonCreative]

Wow! Thank you for such a lovely compliment! I'm so glad they've been helpful!

[@angelastarita6293]

So grateful I found your videos. Congratulations!

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you so much, Angela!!

[@jenniferfowler6713]

Thanks Chris that made it look easy

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you - I hope so!

[@aliverseidge]

Thank you and congratulations!

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you!!!!

[@michellegilder1558]

Congratulations! 🎈🎊🍾 fabulous!

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you so much!!!

[@terrydickson6468]

100 rock on. 🎊 🎉❤ you keep me weaving 😊

[@ActonCreative]

Woohoo!! Thank you!!!

[@tsilamagdassi81]

Thank you so much!! Great explanation!! So clear!!

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@sandraeasthope3010]

Thank you so much for your explanations i am going to try the fishing line.. Boy 100 episodes thats terrific congrats .

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you so much!!

[@susanchapman6080]

Woohoo! 100!!!! Double weave I “understand” sort of, I really want to try it. Maybe once it’s on the loom and I’m weaving it will click into place

[@ActonCreative]

Thanks, Susan! That's exactly how it worked for me! You can understand it in theory, but once you actually try it, it'll become much clearer! You've got this!

[@junec759]

Congrats on 100 episodes.

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you so much, June! Here's to at least 100 more!

[@CaptainParalytic]

One of your best technique videos so far (and bearing in mind how great the rest are, that's a hard hurdle to top). Many thanks Chris.

[@ActonCreative]

Wow! High praise! Thank you so much!!

[@abdelmonembarakat7112]

Very good

[@ActonCreative]

Thanks!!

[@rachelkarcher2565]

Great explanation on the mechanics of double weave and the tips to learning it.

[@ActonCreative]

Thanks so much, Rachel!!!

[@cindyg1125]

Congrats on 100 episodes!

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you so much!

[@amealer]

Could you suggest a simple draft for warping double width fabric? Excellent videos!

[@ActonCreative]

Hi! Great question! If you've never tackled double weave before, I like the idea of planning for 2 layers of plain weave in 2 different colors. That way you can keep track of which one is the "top" and which one is the "bottom". To create the fabric, you can simply tackle it like a regular plain weave project, except that you have double the amount of warp yarns. All that to say that I don't have an actual draft to offer, but I don't know that you need one, either! I would keep it really simple the first time out and then grow into more complicated options afterwards. Mostly, have fun!!

[@martagrisales5681]

Maravilloso video, gracias

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you!

[@sueannesullivan3827]

Congratulations on 100 episodes! Great explanation of doubleweave. I’ve tried double-wide a couple of times, and the fishing line strategy is one that has intrigued me, think I’ll do that next time. Also, I appreciated your tip about acknowledging the side/selvedge we know tends to be better! 😉

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you so much, Sue Anne! I appreciate it!!

[@ShomirSarker018]

Wow ❤

[@sonjanordahl3158]

I see that you have the top layer on shafts 1 & 3 the bottom layer on 2 & 4. Does it have to be set to every other shaft or can it be done top layer 1 & 2, bottom layer # & 4? Thanks for all your help and advice whether it comes direct from you or form your other viewers. I can't count the number of ways you have helped me learn to weave.🥰

[@ActonCreative]

What a lovely comment! Thank you so much!! Yes, you can absolutely pair up 1&2, and 3&4! That's completely up to you! Give both a try to see what you like better!

[@frandaig]

congratulation on this100 episode. I have a question regarding the fishing line. Do you include as a warp end or as a floating selvage?

[@ActonCreative]

Thank you so much! I would recommend incorporating it like a floating selvedge. So, it goes through the reed, but not through a heddle.

[@judithtaylor6916]

You dont mention the lifting of the shaft sequence, 3 then 1,2 4 etc.

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Judith! The treadling will vary, depending on how you set up your loom. For instance, I assigned shafts 1&3 to the top layer, and shafts 2&4 to the bottom. So when weaving the top, I either have shaft 1 or shaft 3 lifted. To get to the bottom layer, I lifted the entire top layer out of the way. In addition, I then lifted either shaft 2 or 4. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have follow up questions!

[@geraldbrown9279]

Should I learn on a ridged heddle loom or an 8 shaft loom? The ridged has a stand but I’ll have to wait for one for the 8 shaft loom. I want to make blankets.

[@ActonCreative]

Hi! I'm afraid that's not a simple question to answer. It depends on what you want to create, how much space you have and your budget! If you think you will want to do a lot of pattern work, I would suggest a 4 or 8-shaft. But the rigid heddle loom will be quicker to learn. It's up to you!

[@geraldbrown9279]

@@ActonCreative I have a bedroom/ studio space looking at a table loom with 8 shafts.

[@scottortlip215]

If you had an 8 frame loom, would it be possible to triple weave, using an S pattern instead of a C pattern?

[@ActonCreative]

Hi! I'm guessing you could do triple layers with an 8-shaft, although I've never tried it myself!

[@manonbourque4717]

Great video! how did you spell de name of Cindy? I can't find her video!

[@ActonCreative]

Hi! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Cindy is a weaver in the Acton Creative Community who gave me some of those great suggestions. There isn't a video from her. I apologize for the confusion!

[@clarissasullivan8942]

To create the fold are you always lifting all but one or half? If I am using a 4 shaft pattern on an 8 shaft loom. Lift 7 for the fold or 6? Not sure if I am being confusing. I can clarify if need be

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Clarissa! With a 4-shaft loom, I can dedicate 2 shafts per layer of fabric. So when I come around the fold to weave the bottom layer, I lift the 2 shafts for the top, plus one of the layers for the bottom. Because you have more shafts, you have more choices. So your pattern will dictate how many shafts are lifted when you create the fold and weave the bottom layer. Imagine you are weaving a 1/3 twill for both layers. To get to the bottom layer, you need to lift all 4 shafts dedicated to the top layer. Then, you only need 1 of your bottom shafts to lift to create that particular twill. Does that help or make it more confusing?

[@zoemax63]

so is the loom threaded differently than if you were just weaving one layer? do you thread two ends in each dent?

[@ActonCreative]

Good question! Yes! You thread the loom for 2 layers. Depending on your reed & your yarn, you could easily have multiple yarns in each dent.

[@camilorojas1744]

Felicitaciones por los 100 episodios!! As usual I have questions that might merit a 100a episode: how do you warp the loom. Do you double the ends? How to achieve the open end. Thang and congrats!

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Camilo! Thanks so much! Hopefully episode 99 will give you a little clarity on planning for double weave! Here's the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3mxZJ2CmL6GY7M If that doesn't answer your question, just let me know! Thanks so much!!

[@samanthanicholson9015]

How many heddles do you need to do this double widths if you don't have your kind of machine?

[@ActonCreative]

@@samanthanicholson9015 Hi! What kind of loom do you have?

[@samanthanicholson9015]

@@ActonCreative it's just a basic Ashford it has two heddles

[@ActonCreative]

@@samanthanicholson9015 Samantha, I'm not sure how to create double weave on a rigid heddle loom. But the goal is to weave 2 layers at the same time, which is typically done using a minimum of 4 shafts. With that being said, I have definitely seen some complicated patterns done on a rigid heddle loom. So I'm guessing it's possible!

[@samanthanicholson9015]

@@ActonCreative rigid frame it's small Ashford

[@jenburroughs7306]

So how many threads are in each slot of the reed? Im not quite sure how warping for double weave works, can you share that part?

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Jen! Great question! Because you are creating 2 layers, you'll have double the number of yarns per inch. I did an episode that might help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3mxZJ2CmL6GY7M Let me know if you have follow up questions!!

[@tennarhiger532]

I have a question about double width weaving. I finally got my first double warp on the loom and it honestly feels like absolute magic. I am however having a bit of trouble getting the bottom layer to stay aligned with the top one. One aspect is that my reed beats at an angle, so that even when I’m weaving the bottom layer I’m also pushing on the top one. Another is what happens when I advance the fabric. This seems to pull on the top layer more than the bottom. I think I remember reading that you can stitch the two layers together with long stitches that you remove afterwards. The fold, which is what I was initially worried about, looks nice and even though ❤️

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Tenna! Great question! When I've done this type of project in the past, I noticed the slight unevenness of the 2 layers. So, I know what you mean! I think what's tricky here is the fact that it will come off the loom and relax, helping with some of the discrepancies. I wouldn't recommend anything drastic, especially because it's meant to be one cohesive piece. Sadly, I don't have any tricks for you, just a recommendation to be as consistent as you can. Ultimately, the yarns will shift around a bit when it's off the loom, and even more if/when you give it a wash. If you find an effective suggestion, please let me know! I love hearing about helpful tips! Thank you so much!

[@tennarhiger532]

@@ActonCreative thank you so much for the swift reply ❤️ I think I’ll give the long stitches a go, and give the bottom layer a slight push with the shuttle when I’m on the lower level 😉 I think, me using a slightly thicker yarn (used for furniture fabric usually) is making the discrepancy slightly bigger than if I’d used a slimmer smoother yarn. But it’s still magical

[@ActonCreative]

@@tennarhiger532 Sounds like you're doing great!!! Keep up the awesome work!!

[@bella-bee]

I listened to someone who did this as a tube and she said have odd number of warps. Can you tell us about the warping process and what that was about please?

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Bella! Great question! I'm guessing she said that because of the connection at the sides of the 2 layers. When I've done double weave tubes before, there have been times when the sides looked seamless and other times when it appeared I had 2 warp yarns in the same space - in other words, the weft floated over 2, instead of 1 warp yarn. Now, I'll be honest. I haven't played with double weave tubes very much. But, if I were a betting woman, I'd say that there is definitely a trick in planning the warp! An odd number makes sense to me! If you give it a try, will you let me know how it goes? I would love to hear your feedback!

[@karlahernandez5750]

Well, my sample is coming out in double width ok. But, instead of dark on top and light on the bottom it is coming out a mix on both top and bottom. I did something wrong. Now I have to figure out what! Lol. This is actually fun!

[@karlahernandez5750]

I figured it out. I threaded the heddles in the wrong order. And I figured out I have been dressing my loom wrong for years! Couldn't figure out why I always had such a shallow shed. Duh! The warp goes over the front and back beam not under! I will get this figured out. I did manage to get a really nice fold line in my sample! Thanks!

[@dawnmiller819]

Congratulations on 100 episodes! A question about the fishing line . . . Does it act like a floating selvedge or is it actually a part of your warp/are you replacing a warp thread with the fishing line?

[@ActonCreative]

Thanks, Dawn! I would recommend using the fishing line like a floating selvedge. Once you're finished, you want to pull it out!

[@jenniferpalmore7045]

Is using a temple a good idea or bad idea?

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Jennifer! Great question! I've never worked with one, but I have heard other weavers swear by it. I think it's really personal preference. If you give it a try, let me know how you like it!

[@anne-christinemarcou4481]

👏👏👌👍👋

[@loyannmunyan1265]

do you have a double weave for rigid heddle looms?

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Loyann! No, I do not. While I'm familiar with the rigid heddle looms, I don't specialize in them. However, there are some excellent videos on KZbin that can help point you in the right direction!

[@susanspeed1638]

Check out SweetGeorgia on you tube. She has double weave for rigid huddle.

[@loyannmunyan1174]

How do you thread for double weave?

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Loyann! Great question! I like to assign shafts 1 & 3 to one layer, and 2 & 4 to the other! Here's a video on planning for double weave that may provide some ideas! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3mxZJ2CmL6GY7M

[@carolblunden6968]

Talk to much dint show how to warp it

[@ActonCreative]

Hi Carol! The goal was simply to explain the concept. To show step-by-step how to warp it would be a big class. But maybe in the future!