Detailed Explanations on How to Achieve Neat Selvedges on a Rigid Heddle Loom

It's time to go back to the basics and talk about weaving neat selvedges! My very first video on this channel was about weaving nice edges and today I'm making a new one, but this time more in deep. For this video, I give detailed explanations on the technics I use in order to achieve nice selvedges. Those techniques include pinching the yarn, making an angle and having nice tension. #rigidheddle #weaving #loom
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PATREON
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THE YARN
The scarf displayed during the video is woven with yarn from Hobbii.
I decided to try one of their Sultan Deluxe cake which is made of a 100% cotton. The name of the colorway that I chose is "Blue Belle".
Here's where you can get the same yarn: bit.ly/Hobbii_Sultan_Deluxe
MY LOOM
In the video, you can see my Ashford rigid heddle loom. Its width is 32" (80cm) and I love it! If you are in the US and looking for the same loom, The Woolery has it! Here's their website: woolery.com/ashford-rigid-hed...
REFERED CONTENT
During the video, I mention a few of my past videos. Here's a list of all of them:
-Here's the video about the weaving of the scarf on the loom: • Weaving a Simple Scarf...
-Here's my first video about weaving neat selvedges: • Weave Neat Selvedges o...
-Here's the video about weaving dishtowels in which I use a pick-up stick to help with my tension: • Weaving Fun Dish Towel...
MORE RESSOURCES
-Here the link to my website: curly-n-yarny.com/
-Here's my Instagram account: / curly_n_yarny
-For business inquiries, please email me at [e-mail]

[@SoulfulSpinning]

So helpful! Your advice at the end is especially beneficial. Handcrafts are not perfect and that’s the charm. I love your channel. Your so cheerful. Thanks you.
love, Lisa xx

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you so much for your comment ❤️ I'm so glad you enjoy my channel!

[@BarbCurchack]

Thank you so much!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are welcome 🥰

[@PNWwonder]

I missed this one, I stumbled on your channel on video 3 or 4 and you have came a long way in front of the camera. I on the west coast of the USA and your English has also gotten better. I love all your creativity and happiness you bring. Thanks for taking time to make videos.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you so much 🥰 I'm glad you found your way back to my channel!

[@stephaniebradfield908]

Great video! Always lots of helpful tips for us beginners.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you!! 😊 I'm so happy this could help

[@elkegiba226]

Perfect timing! I just watched your first video a few weeks ago. This update was great. Thanks for doing it again and commenting on camera. Very helpful.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

That's awesome! I'm so glad this new video could be helpful 😁

[@tanyastottlemyre2704]

Thank you so much for all the great information. I am a new weaver and can use all the tips! Thanks again.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

I'm so glad to know that I could help 😊☀️

[@jenniferrichmond1009]

Thank you! Very helpful 😊

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

You are welcome 🥰

[@DD-ki9xt]

I am new to weaving and loved all of your tips. This is a very informative video and I want to tell you thank you! You explain things very well. ❣️

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you so much for saying this 🥰 this means a lot to me!

[@kimbain4368]

I love this! It was such wonderful, helpful advice. Tfs!

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Awesome!! I'm glad it could be helpful 😁

[@beverleylawton6899]

You are brilliant! My selvedges have definitely improved with practice but I do sometimes get a ‘frowny’ fell line when my warp threads at the edges are a little loose. I’ve never thought of slipping a kitchen roll pad onto the back beam - thank you! I will try it!! I love your videos - thank you😊

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you! 😁 I really hope this helps you! There shouldn't be any frowns while weaving 😂 especially on the weaver!

[@belandjulie]

Merci pour ta vidéo, j’adore ta chaîne et en plus j’apprends l’anglais 😉

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Oh merci!! 😊 cela fait 1 pierre 2 coups 😂

[@johannamcdonald9575]

Excellent tips. Thank you. I also find my left hand is normally good but my right hand the selvedge scan be wonky. Soi am going to try to have start and finish in a slop. Excellent advice.

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Thank you!! I hope this could help 😊 Just to make sure, it's better to have the threads in the holes at the selvedges, and not in the slots 😄 maybe my explanation in my video wasn't clear

[@natalialopez9068]

Hermoso trabajo compré mi algodón estoy esperando que llegue para empezar mi proyecto ♥️♥️♥️♥️ gracias por tus consejos

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Muchas gracias 🥰

[@bella-bee]

I’d like to know about when and how to use a floating selvedge and using fishing line alongside the edge thread. Thank you

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Hi! I don't use floating selvedges when weaving on my rigid heddle loom since that they are not useful when weaving plain weave.
The fishing line is something you can add in order to help achieving neater selvedges. It can be added to your project on a rigid heddle loom! I have personally never tried it. But I know that Kelly Cassanova has a good video on the subject.
I hope this helps 😊

[@dukeofpurl]

👍 How would I proceed to finish a weaving project so that the top and bottom look like the selvedges - with no fringes? Thanks in advance! 😊

[@Curly_n_Yarny]

Well, that would depend of the project. It's possible to simply sew your ends. It's also possible to weave your fringes into the project. Kelly Cassanova recently made a tutorial about this technic, if you want to check it out 😊

[@dukeofpurl]

@@Curly_n_Yarny Thx! Merci!