Double Warping Frame Loom

Learn how to double warp your frame loom to add density and color to your weaving. In just a few steps you can use this weaving technique.
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Thank you so much for watching!

[@theatrefilmgailee]

Thank you so much! My loom just came without directions for how to use the heddle bar. Your directions are so clear.

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Happy to hear that Gailee!Thank you for watching and happy weaving! :)

[@francesschireson-dody1516]

wow! I have a friend that is spinning wool and now wants to learn to weave...I'm sending this to her. Thank you.

[@deborahellis7885]

Thank you! My loom came without ANY instructions ... and this is the first and only video I've seen addressing this. So happy I found your page ... and you got a new subscriber in the process!

[@sueleo1000]

Thank you for all your tutorials!!!!

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Thank you! In sixty years my viking longship will have sails!

[@LexKaiNix]

I got a loom for Christmas and it had bad instructions for putting it together - I got it together than reaslised I didn’t know the first thing about how to use it! Luckily I found your video. And your instructions are clear and easy to understand. Thank you! 😊🙏🏻

[@patbryant2288]

I just purchased a simple tapestry loom such as this one and I needed a quick explanation as to how to double warp it. You nailed it! Super straight forward too.

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Happy to help! :) Thank you for watching and happy weaving !

[@pheonixphire]

Hi, where did you get your loom from?

[@kamalbhandari9457]

Hi , where did you buy from ?

[@erikas2216]

Thanks so much that’s the best tutorial for double warping with a header bar I’ve seen.

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi yeah I agree not found an easier or clearer tutorial for double warping. Thankyou so much.

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Thank you Erika for the feedback! Glad it is helpful :)

[@scmontgomery]

I made a loom from a spare stretched canvas and after watching this, I'm wood burning a dowel into a heddle bar

[@janieness5158]

Your instructions just make so much sense!!! Thank you for sharing this tutorial.... I found it very useful and helpful with the written instructions that came with my loom... which were borderline non-existent!!

[@RayleneIngamells]

You are such a clear teacher, thank you for your time and expertise.

[@bloodiedXangel]

Thank you so much. I think I have the same brand of loom (although the heddle is slightly different) and the same brand of cotton yarn used for the warp. This was so helpful. I don't know what I'm doing but this is a great first step!

[@LiloUkulele]

This really helps understand the basics of weaving on a loom-thank you...I haven't done any weaving since I was a teenager. I am working on a art project and am trying out some prototypes methods. I am trying to weave together a bunch of red willow sticks, approximately 60 inches long, into a sheet that I can form into a cylinder. The red willow sticks are approximately an 1/8" diameter and then taper down at the tip of the branch. My first attempt was to hand weave (no loom) each stem together with some 16 ga. copper wire, spacing the wire warps about 10 inches apart. Pretty difficult to maintain a straight warp line bending each wire by hand. The other hurdle is that each stem (my weft) is tapered. My thought is to build a simple loom. Still have to experiment to find some wire that I can use as the warp and be able to lift the wire. Thanks again for a clear concise instructional video❤. Subscribed.

[@Stellar148]

Ingenious!!! Thank you VERY much! This is ABSOLUTELY the BEST video on the subject! 1000 likes and thanks from me! 🌺🌺🌺

[@lisalundquist1083]

Excellent Video! As a new weaver this was exceptionally helpful! Thank you😊❤

[@08squareeyes08]

Thank you so much for this, you have solved my problem of warping with a heddle bar

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

That's awesome :) Happy to help!

[@rebeccadees2300]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial. I'm a newbie so this was very helpful.

[@theshepherdspillow]

I just purchased the same loom and I was like what the heck is this thing. Thank you for making this video.

[@kamalbhandari9457]

Where did you buy from ? I want to buy loom too

[@michelefranklin5662]

@@kamalbhandari9457 Amazon

[@ColonelHathi]

Such a great video. What a wonderful technique. Thank you 😊

[@crystalhood5913]

I just bought a loom that has a huddle bar with no instructions on how to use it... thank you so much for this video!

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Happy to hear that the tutorial is helpful! Happy weaving!

[@MarianoBarutta]

Tutorial on how to make a heddle bar next! I wanted to make something like this with two loom frames and nails, but this looks much easier!

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Sound like a good idea :)

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Look at it. You need a tutorial to do that? Wood saw, piece of wood, copy the cuts you see above, saw. Done. It's pretty much right there right in front of you the entire video.

[@mariachaparro2583]

THIS IS WONDERFUL THANK YOU

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Maria, thank you for watching! :) Happy weaving !

[@maker3771]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Thank you so much! I hope that its helpful :)

[@Ritercrazy]

Super helpful

[@Xitaychin]

Thanks!

[@kayleed9932]

Thank you!!

[@shellbellrex1198]

Very cool

[@lug.5329]

Honest Question: What are good small weaving projects for beginners? I was thinking of this as a hobby. I also knit a bit.

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Hello :) Great question- there are some simple small things you can create, such as a bookmark, coaster, or small tapestry for the wall (you can find these tutorials on our YT playlist). You can try the Line Trainer project when you sign up for the email list on the Fibers and Design website. It will walk you through step by step some basic weaving techniques. The Textured Patches eClass is also a great start if you are looking for some practice and project instructions. Hope this helps :)

[@lug.5329]

@@fibersanddesignweaving I think coasters are great.

[@Rosieposie-100]

Would double weaving keep my weaving from shrinking from the sides even though I check the tension

[@RobinKumar-kh7ok]

Can this method be used to make a pouch without sewing? Or is a piece of cardboard the best option

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Hi Robin! Great question- I would say if you are trying to weaving a seamless pouch, use the cardboard method. You can slip it off the cardboard with some pressure, but won't have to sew anything. Hope this helps :)

[@RobinKumar-kh7ok]

This absolutely helps! I've just gotten into weaving and your channel has helped immensely! Love your work :)

[@kamalbhandari9457]

I really like to learn and make some

[@spanischmitgraciela]

Beautiful 😍. I need the frame.

[@ryanbeard1119]

Can you direct me to plans for this design?

[@lemondish00]

Thank you so much! We stayed up till 11:00 to get it right😂

[@renawiseman1255]

That helped. Thank you.

[@mariannadiamantopoulou6348]

Is there any way to lengthen the warp? Maybe cutting each end and rolling it on the back? I weave on a traditional floor loom, so I bought this one for samples. I was wondering if I can make some bigger ones. Thanks in advance

[@kamalahazell1176]

Very helpful

[@kakakhankhan8529]

Great to see you

[@Earnshawfully]

I am using a very tiny loom, and am a beginner. It came with a wooden comb, flat shuttles and a heddle bar. I haven't tried double warping it yet, may try that. I find that once the work gets past just over half way, things are too tight and I have to take out the bar and use a long needle for wefting. Is this usually the case? It may be because my loom is very small. The finished work is 18 X 12cm.

[@flugel5554]

i really want to know how much milimiters are between each thread, that size is exactly what i need

[@clasesconhelena3504]

Hello! thanks a lot for this video. I just would like to know how do you do when you have finished your project and you want to take it from the frame. You just cut the yarn at the top and at the botton? or is there a specific way to do it? Thanks for your help!

[@likikitty5380]

How to continue the same work to large

[@lyndsaywood9719]

Can you make scarfs on this loom?

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Do you have directions to cut that heddle bar correctly? I have a small IKEA loom and that would make its use far easier... I can’t seem to find any info on how to make one, how to measure or angle the cuts etc... could you direct me to a resource by any chance? Thanks

[@olgaschmidt5855]

Thank you!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@luciatremont6238]

I’m new to weaving. Can I use a heddle bar to double warp? Just starting with a bracelet with very fine linen yarn. Thank you.

[@sesa2984]

I've been practicing on a pin loom (potholder size) making blankets and scarves and shawls for my fiancée. What, on this type of loom keeps the edges straight since they are free standing? Do you just have to painstakingly get tge feel for tge uniform tension?

[@DayanaRockStar122]

I did tapestry.

[@alyssafrizzell9164]

Can you get the benefit of the huddle bar moving each second warp up when it’s on a single weave? Because say you want to use larger yarns and textures. Or is the purpose of a huddle bar only for A double weave?

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Great question! I would say that a heddle bar is mostly used for plain weave (under over). I usually double warp a tab loom/ lap loom because the spacing is too wide. I usually prefer to use a shed stick and a string heddle if I am working with a larger design and a variety of yarns. Hope this helps! :) Please let me know if you have any further questions!

[@nerikzniek5922]

What is this type of weave called. I noticed that it shows the weft unlike when your just using a single warp instead of this double warp. I really like the look but don’t know what it’s called to learn more about it! :)

[@ll1881ll]

Great video

[@cesarshi6263]

Infinitas possibilidade, incrível

[@JanisGagliardi]

if you don't double warp are you saying the heddle bar isnt necessary to weave with after warping the loom?

[@jinthankamoor5066]

How can I make a handle bar?

[@rolendchristianalejandro695]

Can I make a pouch using that same kind of frame loom with double warping?

[@Janka007]

Hi! Very useful video, thanks! I have a question, how long can you weave with the heddle bar in it? When you are closer to the top, do yo need to remove the bar and finish it without? Thanks!

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Great question! As you have noticed, the closer you weave to the heddle bar, the hard it becomes to move the weft into place ( same as weaving without a HB, and just weaving to the top on the loom).The thing is with the heddle bar, it is hard to remove from the warp while weaving (esp using this type of loom) because you add it to the loom while dressing the loom. If you plan to use a heddle bar, then you should take into account the warp waste for the heddle bar. It is not impossible to remove the heddle bar, but it could loosen the warp or disrupt the woven weft ( "simply" roll the heddle bar downward and pull it out). Hope this helps! Thank you for watching!

[@Janka007]

@@fibersanddesignweaving Yes, thanks a lot for taking the time to reply! :) I never thought that removing the HB would loosen the work. All the best, J. xx :)

[@hollyholyan4254]

Where do I get the frame & tools?

[@carolbogden2322]

I cant figure out how the heddle bar sits on the loom is it freestanding because it is wider than the loom

[@eileenquarterman]

How do you say this on your phone about the room

[@kamalbhandari9457]

I like to learn

[@pipsamullet]

Is there a link somewhere to this loom? I would like to buy a nice simple loom but couldn't find one with this double warping heddle bar

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Hello :) I don't have a specific link, however if you search "loom with heddle bar" you can find some options in Etsy or online. Hope this helps!

[@karenwhite9151]

Pipsa K I got mine on Amazon.

[@heathermcmillan7321]

Thank You at last I understand .

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Great to hear Heather! Thank you for watching! :)

[@carolbogden2322]

So the heddle bar does not attach it just stays in place with your warping

[@gabrielafamania7229]

I got a question I don't know

[@kamalbhandari9457]

Hi how do I order the loom

[@jashvantbhaidarji8734]

loom ki kimst howprise this i want to buy this

[@lendasock]

Thank you for this video. Can I ask where you got your loom from? Thank you

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Happy to help! Thank you for watching :) This lap loom is from a Danish company, Søstrene Grene. I think it retails for about $15. Hope this helps! :)

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Six pieces of wood, four nails, a wood saw, two sawwings across the horizontal, 22 across the vertical. Make it yourself and that way you can make it to whatever size is convenient for you, perfect for your lap, arms, and room you're working in!

[@mahvishsyed5823]

where can I purchase this loom?

[@samsuandri148]

I saw this warping method before and wonder what the benefit is of using two seperate warp threads. I'm double warping with one thread. Does your method give you more control over the warp tension?

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Thank you for the question Samsu! Yes, using two strands gives more control when maintaining tension. If you can do it with one continuous strand, then that works :) I use the two strands because I like to dress the loom with one, tighten, retighten, and tie it. Then do that with the next strand.Thank you for watching! :)

[@samsuandri148]

@@fibersanddesignweaving That makes sense. Thank you for your answer.

[@jollybluegiant6969]

I... I just wanted to watch people weave not get drawn into it. But damn ok guess I'll have to buy a loom now.

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Welcome to the weaving party :) If you are interested, you could make a simple loom with a few house hold items. It would just take you an afternoon or so to get it all made and dressed to start weaving :) Cardboard is one of my favorite materials for that but also with an old frame or picture frame (both tutorials can be found in the videos section of this YT channel :) Happy weaving and thanks for watching!

[@GaiaCarney]

JollyBlueGiant - same 😅 I’m getting drawn in . . .

[@abaghrch3698]

your voice sounds like a cup of hot chocolate in the winter

[@williamstjern307]

It’s so true

[@sandysanrock5524]

Um

[@vttaghi4725]

رایگان

[@nae2987]

Hard to see your work. Everything is blending in together.

[@fibersanddesignweaving]

Thank you Naeemah for the helpful feedback! I am always looking for ways to improve my videos and content. Thanks for watching :)

[@lynnrose5087]

A LITTLE DIFFICULT TO LEARN WHEN THERE'S NO SOUND!!!

[@cathyn278]

Where can I purchase this loom?

[@bluemoon_31]

hi did you ever find out?