My method for weaving great selvedges on the Rigid Heddle Loom

[@amandag5072]

You're so right about not focusing too much on them. I've often found that after washing and finishing a woven piece the selvedges sort of right themselves, so they don't look as bad as when it's straight off the loom.

[@glynisweaves]

Personally I find that we obsess too much about our selvedges. We are not machines - we're human and we're allowed some imperfections - we need to learn to embrace these imperfections! Not saying this as an excuse for bad workmanship mind you .......he-he!

[@LadyJaina]

Thanks for the great explanation. ❤

[@airmidgentry1088]

I love your video. If you happen to do another one where you either use a larger weft yarn or maybe have the camera closer so we can see a little better, would you please tag it? Thank you!

[@susanmast4393]

Glynis - I loved the description of this you did. It makes so much more sense than all of the others I have heard. Thank you!

[@glynisweaves]

Great pleasure Susan. There are so many 'myths and legends' about selvedges, but the bottom line is that it just takes practice and patience!

[@Spinknitty]

This is so helpful-thank you!

[@sharonwerner2419]

thank you for clear explanation.i have been weaving for a while but always happy to learn from others weavers .

[@glynisweaves]

You're welcome Sharon. Don't forget that there is loads more info on my Patreon page - look for 'The weaving Diaries' on Patreon.com and you will find me.

[@dogsinolga]

Very helpful. I have been weaving for 65+ years [my 6th grade project was setting up a floor loom warp and weaving it off.] I have, however, just gotten a Rigid Heddle Loom and am very glad to have seen this video. Also, your colors in the weaving are absolutely beautiful. ~Marie

[@glynisweaves]

Thanks Marie. The piece on the loom in this video is the project from my new on-line course which will be released in March. If you would like to be kept in the loop, please feel free to pop along to my website and send me a comment via the contact form.

[@hiyacynthia]

Lovely video thank you. I heard elsewhere that people put monofilament fishing line at the selvage to keep it straight and take it out at the end of weaving ? For myself I’m wondering how to use a wiggly selvage to good effect in more artistic efforts.

[@deweygraham2432]

Thank you for showing us how to get even selvedges. I like how you put pressure on the warp thread at the folded over end and then give the weft yarn on the other end a gentle tug to seat the edge. I am definitely going to give this a try tomorrow morning. I think this will speed up my weaving considerably. I won't have to fiddle around with the weft so much. I get so excited when I learn a new technique that solves my problem areas! I am definitely going to subscribe to your channel.

[@francescaa7093]

What lovely clear explanations, thank you!

[@pamyclark1263]

I hope you keep making videos! You came up on my FYP on KZbin about winding shuttles. I think you are refreshing and are all about rigid heddle looms which is all I have! I plan on watching everything you produce. I look forward to seeing you for years to come!

[@glynisweaves]

Fantastic Pam! So pleased you find the info helpful. Actually I do also weave on table looms and floor looms, and there will be info coming out for those disciplines at some point - just not right now. Remember there is lots more info, in depth studies and special projects on my Patreon page, and in my three short on-line courses. Links to Patreon and my website are at the top of this page, just below the banner - where it says brooklands.co.za and 3 more links..... hope you find something to interest you there too.

[@sarahburke8955]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@glynisweaves]

Pleasure Sarah - glad you found it useful.

[@banarasisaree-k]

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[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh]

This is really great!

[@littletownknitter8070]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🥰

[@lesleyrichard888]

Thankyou,I learned so much

[@glynisweaves]

Pleased it was helpful Lesley! Thanks for letting me know.

[@cahbarnes]

Thankyou for this video :) it's really useful information :)

[@glynisweaves]

My pleasure 😊

[@dustyroads7067]

Bravo!

[@bugaboofeeders8973]

Thank you! ❤

[@glynisweaves]

You're welcome 😊

[@MazHem]

fantastic thank you, I've always wondered why my selvedge is awful on one side but not so bad on the other, I think I've not been turning my stick

[@glynisweaves]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ann6110]

This is very helpful. I really like the piece you are weaving-what yarn are you using?

[@glynisweaves]

Hi Ann. I'm so pleased that you found this useful and that you like my current project. The pattern for this will be available on the 'shop' section of my Patreon page soon( www.patreon.com/weaveatbrooklands) - or else you will find it on my website (www.brooklands.co.za) - just not right now as I'm still working on it. The cotton is a hand-dyed sock weight cotton from colourspun in South Africa. It you are working outside of SA, then it will equate to an 8/4. Hope this helps.

[@donnaferguson513]

I’m new to the rigid heddle, usually I’m using a floor loom with a temple. Will a temple help with selvages or long term just end up distorting the weaving?

[@glynisweaves]

Hi Donna. I am not a great fan of using a temple, and really only use one when I am working on my floor looms and either weaving a heavy weft faced structure, or, strangely enough, working with linen. The rest of the time, and especially on mt RH's, I prefer to control my selvedges manually and find that a temple can be a bit distorting. Personal opinion of course.

[@CriaAndKiddFW]

Hello! I'm new to your channel, too. Question- I am left-handed and find that my right side selvage is always "neater" than my left. Can you suggest a few adjustments I can do for better consistency? I have a rh loom as well as an 8- shaft table loom. Thank you, and I'll be using your stick shuttle suggestion on weft tails!

[@glynisweaves]

Hello there! Selvedges are always a challenge for the new weaver, and I don't believe that being right or left handed has anything to do with it. I too am Left handed, and while there are many things that can influence the quality of our selvedges, I firmly believe that the quality improves with practice and experience. Your selvedges will never be absolutely perfect, but we can strive for neatness and uniformity - just give yourself a chance..... they will improve - I promise!

[@terriko]

That yellow with the brown spots has such a great banana vibe! 🍌