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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
I hope you keep making videos! You came up on my FYP on TH-cam 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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Great pleasure Susan. There are so many 'myths and legends' about selvedges, but the bottom line is that it just takes practice and patience!
This is so helpful-thank you!
thank you for clear explanation.i have been weaving for a while but always happy to learn from others weavers .
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.
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
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.
What lovely clear explanations, thank you!
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!
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.
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.
This was so helpful, thank you!
Pleasure Sarah - glad you found it useful.
I hope you keep making videos! You came up on my FYP on TH-cam 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!
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.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🥰
Thankyou for this video :) it's really useful information :)
My pleasure 😊
This is really great!
Thankyou,I learned so much
Pleased it was helpful Lesley! Thanks for letting me know.
Bravo!
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
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! ❤
You're welcome 😊
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This is very helpful. I really like the piece you are weaving-what yarn are you using?
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.
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?
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.
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!
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!
That yellow with the brown spots has such a great banana vibe! 🍌