Stress-Free Lower Tie-Ups on the Drawloom

Do you have questions about tying up the treadles on your vertical countermarch loom - and your drawloom, in particular? Do you wonder about the optimal placement of your upper and lower lamms? Do you ever think to yourself, 'There must be a better way?' In this video, we examine the workings of the VC on a Glimakra Standard to see how best to approach the lower tie-ups for a pleasurable and anxiety-free (!) drawloom-weaving experience.
~ Produced by Amy Blair

[@annettetvedten5774]

As always a very useful and informative. I often use your way of doing things setting up looms especially drawlooms. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. ❤

[@DuellingRabbits]

High praise indeed. Thank you, Annette!

[@sonjanordahl3158]

I feel a little foolish. Why didn't I think of using an arrow peg below the bead for a quick adjustment. Way easier than climbing back under the loom with a bum knee. Great video. I'm looking forward to the next.

[@DuellingRabbits]

I know, right? So much easier. I got the idea from Sara Von Tresckow, who uses pegs above the lamms for her long-cord tie-ups.

[@dkwilson06]

This is a great tutorial. I wish I had seen it a year ago!

[@DuellingRabbits]

Oh dear. That sounds like a voice borne of hard experience.

[@shaaraftet3797]

Excellent as usual Emy

[@DuellingRabbits]

And thank you as always!

[@lorainew4281]

Thank you, this was extremely helpful!

[@DuellingRabbits]

So happy to hear that - I'm glad it struck a chord!

[@user-vm1um3kj6z]

I have been using 2 legged pegs under the treadles. Arrow pegs look so much easier! And putting an arrow peg under a bead is brilliant! Thank you!

[@DuellingRabbits]

Yes, way easier than trying to finesse those little legs into the holes under the treadles!! I am happy to spread the word 🤣

[@sunriseeyes0]

You explain all of this in a way that is so easy for me to understand and follow. Thank you so much! 🧶🙏🏽💗

[@DuellingRabbits]

You are very welcome! I am glad it was helpful.