Weaving on the BIGGEST loom I've ever seen 😱❤️ Textile Design School Study Abroad Vlog

Learning how to use a gorgeous, historic 16-harness dobby loom at Heriot-Watt University in Galashiels, Scotland
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TAGS: Scotland Scottish Borders Campus study abroad, the Fashion Institute of Technology, textile surface design art school student vlog, acid dye warp and weft painting, woven weaver weaving, historic 16 harness dobby loom, Andrea Alexander Art

[@heloiserosing8754]

Hi Andrea, Just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying your videos. I am binging them and love every minute. You are so inspirering and you really make my day. Thank you and please continue to share your wonderful world of textiles.

[@spotterofgold]

You persisted and you got there! Congrats on your beautiful final sample design. I love it!!

[@traceybradshaw]

I love seeing the weaving process. My 3x great grandfather was a cotton hand loom weaver in his home in Airdrie, his wife (my 3x great grandmother) was a pirn (bobbin) winder. Seeing anything that is similar to what they would have done is so amazing. I love looking into and exploring the professions and crafts of my ancestors. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️

[@Lillemanlovver]

Always excited for a new video!

[@sternenregen5489]

The last sample looks pretty nice🎉

[@resourcedragon]

That looked like extremely hard work but it's fascinating to see how the ideas turn out. Best wishes for the rest of your weaving.

[@bgbaltuth]

Wow that is amazing!

[@131dyana]

Thank you for taking us with you.

[@LATHEANDLOOMPODCAST]

Very glad your channel popped up in my KZbin recommendations this morning. I loved seeing the more detailed Dobby loom workings and the painted warp is a totally new concept- very cool! I have a large Leclerc Colonial loom and definitely find it quite a physical activity to weave, I don’t usually hear others say that so appreciate that it’s not just me! I look forward to exploring more of your content. 🧶Cher

[@Sarah-tq2jx]

The physical toll of fibre arts is no joke! I gave myself serious tendinitis in my thumb from spinning several 8 hour days in a row. I’m still recovering three weeks later!

[@MRSSYRUP]

Listen, that loom is EPIC...how cool of an experience! I bet you got a massive leg workout as well lol. Great job!

[@dianeloehr6203]

I love your hair. It’s cute - all the time. I’m so glad I found your channel. I have enjoyed your adventures in Scotland and am so glad you have gotten to have this experience.

[@kod8104]

Fascinating to see the big loom in action, and I’ve never seen that pegging system before, thank you for showing us!

[@soniatriana9091]

Hello Andrea, First of all, I’m so thankful that even though you’re so busy with all your schoolwork, you still take the time to film, review, edit, & upload your videos!!! I’m completely fascinated by your desire to go into textile design, & study in Scotland. I’m enjoying every second of all your videos! You have brought this Textile World &!University courses into imany people’s lives! 😢😢 I only wish I had know about the NY Design School over 40 years ago. I would definitely have liked to learn everything you’re learning & trying out!! 👍👍🤗🤗🙌🙌Thanks for another lovely video!!

[@userpharnorth]

I have never thought of or seen this way of painting a warp. When I have taken warp painting classes, we made the warp, laid it on a table, wrapped it with plastic then painted it. On the loom looks a bit easier. Love what you are doing. Keep it up. You got this stuff.

[@TamarLitvot]

I've always thought lining up a prepainted warp would be a pain and very difficult. Painting it while it's on the loom means not having to fuss with that lining up and also allows for more design freedom, more experimentation.

[@TamarLitvot]

Love the final group of samples! The way the warp painting interacts with the more structured looking vertical and horizontal stripes is lively but the colors are calming -- and you end up with a really lovely cloth. Also, thanks for the info on the loom. I had a dobby loom at one time and what I found fascinating was if you thread a straight draw in the warp, the dobby pegs show the actual pattern that will appear on the cloth. You learn so much about design from the otherwise tedious pegging.

[@lisagay-pt2nv]

The Ikat reminded me of painting Easter eggs. The leg work out for that loom is something to behold! Keep up the good work.

[@loiscassels8966]

That makes my back hurt just watching her.

[@dianeloehr6203]

Love what you ended up with. So cool

[@philnasmith9755]

Never dreamt that weaving could also pass as a fairly strenuous gym session! Lovely work Andrea - I always enjoy your videos. Thks for sharing.

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

Thank you for showing the peg system. I’ve never seen that Ever!

[@helgabrito8794]

I have no idea how I ended up finding your channel (maybe because I recently started learning how to crochet) but i've been watching many of your videos. I didn't even know that Textile design was a thing let alone what it encompasses but I've been finding it so interesting (+ you're a ray of sunshine)! I would lovvvee it if you made some "tutorialy" videos

[@Julia-zj2ch]

As a weaver myself, this video was particularly interesting. (I enjoy all of your videos) I would love to see how you transfer the written draft to the peg mechanism. What a loom! I think what you did with the painting and structures was lovely. It likely looks even better in person.

[@TamarLitvot]

If you have weaving software, you can change from tie-up and treadling to a liftplan -- the lift plan is how you peg the dobby bars.

[@vivianramsay2527]

Fascinating! I'm ok with the technical jargon even though I'm not completely familiar with it. Im enjoying your process and as I watch and listen it will eventually make more sense, so just go on ahead and don't apologize. I will suggest that you consider wearing some Noise canceling head set like used in a shooters practice area. Also little breaks to change position, using an adjustable seat, drinking more water,and yes, no more 11 hour days will keep you from wearing yourself out and allow you to get thru the project without injury! Be well and pace yourself! 😊Looking forward to watching this journey !

[@FibrePunk]

It was super fun to see your painted warp samples. Such a creative person ❤

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

Love love love all the details!,,

[@addy5335]

Thanks so much. Looking forward to your next video.

[@Kayenne54]

4:40 so exciting!! It's the best. Thank you for sharing everything. 🙂

[@sallyweiner4180]

Just wow! Wonderful ❤

[@atlantadragonfly]

omg the 'alarm is going off' face lol too funny

[@markbieraugel8217]

I am so excited to follow your schooling. It is nice to get a peek into textile design and weaving. Thank you!

[@neilstephen6761]

Enjoyed seeing your samples .

[@teacat55]

It’s always fun following along on your adventures!

[@Mimulus2717]

Wow! this was fascinating. I loved your samples, the color palette is so cheerful and bright. That loom seems a beast...and so ergonomically difficult. Its too bad it could not have 2 treadles, both right and left so you could have a more neuromuscular.balanced user experience. I guess that is my 21st century brain trying to make old technology more user friendly. Life in the past was hard on the body. Modern life is hard on the body in a different way. I guess some things never change. But the joy of creation remains the same, despite the discomfort.

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Andrea I loves your work. The journals are amazing. You are my favourite artist. ❤😊

[@hanneborn4527]

Thanks for another great episode! It is SO exciting to follow you on your studies in Scotland! Today I received many tips for my own weaving journey. Not least, I hadn't thought about how tired you can get from long days in the weaving studio. I will take that with me when I go on a one-week course at Raulandsakademiet in the summer.

[@bluewolfwalking]

There were so many things in this video that were new to me, Andrea- that GIANT loom, the belts with the pegs on them that must have been the mechanism for raising and lowering the harnesses (?), how you threw the shuttle with that cord, painting your warp on the loom…It made me wish I could be there to actually see how it all worked. Nothing like my Saori loom, to be sure! Thanks so much for this video. And. I like your new bangs!

[@leahholland6272]

Love seeing your weaving! 😊

[@GoldenAstroCat]

Watching you work that loom all I could think about was Repetitive Strain Injury ugh! Too bad there isn't a way to switch sides and work out your other leg, hip, arm and shoulder. Btw I love your channel, you are so inspiring. I also love the jazz music you play here, it fits you and your work so well and always brings a bit of NY vibe. ❤❤❤

[@LTottman]

Wow I’ve never seen a Mechanical dobby loom in action before. So jealous.

[@sonjanordahl3158]

I always find it amusing when non-weavers make a casual remark about, "It only took you a couple of days to weave those tea towels." Yes, once you have selected or created your pattern, selected or dyed your warp, wound it and dressed the loom it only took a few days to weave them. They have no concept of the amount of time that goes in before you ever throw your first pick. Thanks for the video. I was wondering do you have to schedule time between the fitness nuts to work on that loom? WOW, what a workout!

[@Kayenne54]

Was halfway through making fabric from linen for Tea towels (as a gift). Hubby brought home a co-worker for dinner, and his wife. She's been in my house ten minutes, saw the weaving, asked about it, so I happily show her. She disparagingly fingers the fabric so far, and says (I quote) "I can buy these at the dollar store for $2.00". (She has already heard how long it took me to warp the loom etc.). I didn't miss a beat, no filter...and replied "These will last longer than your marriage". She also made a comment about dinner "Oh, comfort food" (not in a complimentary way) after it was served. My 12 year old son said into the stunned silence, "You don't have to eat it", stared at her for a minute, then tucked in himself. Awkward dinner, especially as me, one of the hosts, totally ignored her till they left.

[@sonjanordahl3158]

@@Kayenne54 I think ignoring her was your best option. If you stated pointing out all her social pho paws she would undoubtedly have been offended and Her type believe that tit is everyone else must cater to them. Or as my grandma always said, "If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing."

[@madisonmonteze]

Love your videos sm!! And have been loving seeing what you're weaving while in Scotland. You're such an inspiration! I currently work in STEM but dream of having a textile-related career someday 😄 thank you for sharing with us!!!

[@SonjasMaschensalat]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@Fishesnorwegian]

Good for you Andrea …perseverance! That loom looks incredibly complicated

[@KackyMuse]

What a cool loom! I didn't know about pegged warps. What fun color experiments!

[@Floras_Fiber_Farrago]

I've never seen a loom with the peg pattern 😮 so cool! It looks like the actual weaving is a bit of a workout. Thanks for sharing

[@tinahooper3470]

Hi Andrea. If you're still in Scotland they make a tartan for the state of California I think in Glasgow. You might be interested in visiting them. Glad you're enjoying yourself. Stay safe.

[@deniseengel1451]

Thanks Andrea. Wow! What a loom! You worked VERY hard that week weaving. So interesting how you painted the warp. I am very impressed. Love your creativity.

[@cerwelt]

So many questions! When you said you were going to paint your warp I was floored. I never imagined painting on the actual warp. I thought one would only use hand dyed yarn! Did they teach you to do that? Also in one shot I noticed that no one else was working on looms. Are you the only one doing this? Lastly, you didn’t look like either of those two photos you showed. I have no idea who they were, but you don’t look anything like them. That loom is for someone who is totally dedicated to weaving and has no other options. It looked just plain painful! You are a strong girl!

[@DeedersW]

I enjoy your videos and like seeing what you are doing. I’m a retired nana who started weaving just a few years ago and have never taken a class for it. I just look at books and try different things I like. I hope to see your work for years to come. Keep up the efforts, but have fun. Take care. Also, I’m so jealous you are in Scotland! That’s my most fav place in the world!

[@heycrisper]

Wow! Part two of painted warp looks awesome! What kind of dyes did you use again for this part of your project? I wonder if i can play around with something similar on my rigid heddle loom? How inspiring this trip must have been for you. 😄

[@pearlhighstead8718]

It is great to see you happy

[@partyfiesta1557]

Absolutely gorgeous weaving! I can’t warp my head around block drafts… any suggestions? Hugs❤🎉

[@clairelange9521]

Looks really nice, looks like Easter to me. I envy you for being in Scotland and weaving. I love weaving, but my knees said otherwise.

[@prettypanda]

❤

[@norwaysofen]

What is the name of that kind of loom? I have never seen that peg system before, very interesting! And it is so fun to follow your experimenting process, thank you for taking us along!

[@cerwelt]

The hair is just lick you, adorable. Tried to find something good to watch. Some girl actually pronounced chenille sha-nile. Does one correct her or move along? Moved on. I then reloaded my feed and there you were. Yay! Still need to finish your video, but was so glad to find you had uploaded a video. I commented to let you know you made my night.

[@daneekaplan4284]

I don't weave-i just enjoy your smily vlogs) so I have questions-why do you load the loom with colored yarn if you are going to paint it? How do you choose yarn colors if you aren't looking at ta finished goal?

[@marinamartinez6886]

I was wondering if you chose that loom or were assigned it. Ergonomically it's really awful. Your Saturday session painted samples came out really cute! Looking forward to your next video. 😊

[@MijnWolden]

I should stop complaining about my tiny Four Shaft loom 😅 damn, that's a gym in and of itself

[@janeaustin3184]

I Just loved watching this. You have so much stamina. My legs were aching for you!

[@marjoryross2754]

So labour intensive. Those poor weavers working a way back in these miserable rat holes of factories - and the little children. 🇨🇦

[@Carleneruns42]

For your painted warp... so after weaving you heat set the cloth before washing?