Great tutorial! I’ve been using my new darning loom for like a month- I’ve been having fun with it after just barely looking at the instructions and patching up some of my house clothes. But then my boyfriend wanted a patch job on his favorite socks, so I knew I had to look up a real tutorial in order to do him justice. I followed your video and it ended up SO much better than my previous attempts, because you point out all the little things I’ve been missing. Thank you!!!
That is the most comprehensive darning tutorial I have watched!!! It leaves no questions to be asked. I love the fact that you use a darning loom from the 1940's! God bless the people who have preserved it along with the written manuel !!! for so many years!!! Thank you for your time and patience to teach this craft and skill. I admire your teaching skills. I wish you the best.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for the lovely feedback - I'm so pleased you found it helpful :) It's such a fascinating tool and I love learning about them, so it's great to be able to share what I have learnt.
I love slow stitching. I mend the g’kids’ clothes. My daughter bought me Visible Mending book which I haven’t delved into yet (I’m a mixed-media crafter, so lots of things to do!). That big knot at about 12:52 reminded me of the line in the movie Ever After, “how can one love a pebble in one’s shoe?” My mom used a light bulb as a darning mushroom; even with seven kids running around the house, she never broke one.
Thank you so much for the best tutorial on the Speed Weve available! Steps are detailed and clear, no need to ask additional questions because you have anticipated everything about this. I have just started darning my clothes and after a couple of attempts with your video, the repair on my first tee-shirt looks really good! And I really enjoyed the process too - learning a new skill, repairing beloved good quality items, and doing a little bit for the planet by not over-buying clothes. I digress. Sorry. Again, thank you so much for sharing on YT! ❤
Thanks so much for your lovely comment! I'm so glad to hear the video has been helpful - and that you've enjoyed learning the process of darning :) Enjoy many more repairs to come! 🥰
I remember back in the 50s my Dad using one of these looms. Think he learnt it in the war. It wasn't a throwaway society back in those days so everything was repaired instead. So I'm glad to know the details how to use it. Great video, thanks. x
Wow. That was a really good instructional video for using the speed weve. I like how you explained what you are doing and why you were doing it. I've watched other videos on the same product and this really made it click for me. Also, thanks for showing how to weave in the thread at the end. I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Thanks!
I just bought one of these looms, and followed this tutorial to mend a pair of jeans that had worn through the inside leg. Turned out amazing and the patch should last a lot longer than an iron-on patch or just sewing it would. 😁
I just received my mending tool and found your tutorial….wonderful! I’ve done ‘visible mending’ without a tool or mushroom and this will be a great addition and help. I was surprised to find it was such an old device! I guess from the ‘make do and mend’ times during the war.
This is the best demonstration of the loom I have watched. You have taken the time to explain what to do from beginning to end. I darn socks just using a needle which gets really hard on the fingers. I know now that I will order one of these today. I will save your video, very well done. Thankyou from Saskatchewan Canada.
Thank you so much for this tutorial … the most detailed and comprehensive coverage of this tool that I’ve ever seen. And I love the vintage age of your loom!
What a clever little tool! I weave on a larger scale but this little tool will allow me to do embellishments. I think I may leave the tails a bit longer so as to weave / sew them back in. Your tutorial was fantastic, so thorough. Thank you so much. Cheers
I've just bought a modern Speed Weve, and I had questions about how to finish the patch off - the instructions it came with are nowhere near as comprehensive as yours! Thank you so much.
This was the perfect tutorial! I got my Speedweve months ago and have been too intimidated to try it out until now. I'm so pleased with how easy it was to fix my daughter's pants. Thank you!
Excellent explanation. Thank you. I too have inherited one of these looms. Mine is the second edition that you describe whereby you flip the loops across the top. Ingenious little tool.
Great video!! Question: has anyone complained about feeling the knots on the inside while wearing shoes?? Just wonder as the holes to be mended are often under the heel area....
I darned socks for my dad who has quite sensitive feet and he didn't complain about the knots. Another option though is to knot on the front of the sock and then weave the rest of the tail through and pull tight. This tends to leave you with a barely visible knot on the outside and nice and flat on the inside which is better for the toes where the knots could catch on your toe nails (never has but I always worry when darning for other people)
Thank goodness for your video! I bought a speedweve but the Instructions that came with it left so much to be desired. I love darning socks and this is going to up my game. Thanks and so glad I found your channel!
Hi! I loved this video. I have a Speedweve Model 2 from my grandmother's sewing box and was never sure how it worked. Sadly only the metal part has survived - no box or instructions but most sadly, no wooden biscuit. Thanks to this I now how it is meant to work and can try to rig it up somehow!
Thanks so much for your comment :) I am so glad the video has been helpful! It's so lovely that you inherited one! Like Lucia said, you can find the wooden disc separately - Becs who runs Ministry of Mending has just started selling them and they look great! Hope that helps, and enjoy using your Speedweve x
@@slowstitchclub Becs from Ministry of Mending, is wonderfully helpful. I’m awaiting my vintage speedweve 14 hook loom from her presently. I have a 10 hook from Eastern Europe. Great tutorial. Very clear and especially helpful on the finishing. You are Left handed~ correct?
@@marthaross6301 Yes Becs has a great Speedweve selection! Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful :) Yes I am left handed - did that affect the tutorial for you? I've always wondered if it would!
@@slowstitchclub the Left handed demonstration was just fine. I actually enjoyed seeing it started and worked in a slightly different way. I just wanted to make sure, what I was seeing~ due to some perception issues from an old accident 🤷🏼♀️(& watching too many shuffling tutorials; mirror images🤦🏼♀️☺️) So very glad to have found you ladies 💕
Great tutorial! You have a soothing voice and accent! Here's my question. To have the hole covered evenly (same amount of yarn on all sides) would I center the sock hole first , then start weaving? In this tutorial, there's more yarn at the bottom of the hole than at the top. Hope this makes sense. Thanks!
interestingly the model 2 not only drops the friction bar for the hooks but also the puck is flat topped rather than rounded, I may at some point glue extra mass onto the top to turn on a lathe layer to get a more rounded mushroom shape
I would suggest 3 or 4 times the length of the needle you're using. It means there's enough to knot without being fiddly and/or enough to weave in if you like
Hello, thanks so much for this really useful and clear video! One question - does this method stop the hole from getting bigger (by the stitches that go around the hole), or does it just cover it aesthetically? Thank you!
How tight should you be pulling the sock? I wanted to try on a (manufactured) sock but I feel like the fabric wants me to stretch it (so I can stitch more easily and stably?) but if I stretch it too much it will be distorted when it comes off the loom?
You could tack the sock to the patch with tiny stitches, but I've never found it necessary / the patches have always stayed secure and the holes haven't stretched further
I just started darning and I wished I saw your video first. You did a better video for beginners here. The other video I watched by another author, well let’s say I messed up my first patch.
Estaba buscando hace años y por fin están disponibles en Amazon.es. El precio es más o menos 20€ depende de tamaño. No son súper buenos pero es bastante bien creo.
Try and match the fibre content and weight of the thread to whatever you're mending eg. cotton embroidery thread for a cotton tshirt or mending wool for a wool jumper
Great tutorial! I’ve been using my new darning loom for like a month- I’ve been having fun with it after just barely looking at the instructions and patching up some of my house clothes. But then my boyfriend wanted a patch job on his favorite socks, so I knew I had to look up a real tutorial in order to do him justice. I followed your video and it ended up SO much better than my previous attempts, because you point out all the little things I’ve been missing. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this amazing comment - I'm so glad you found the video helpful :D
That is the most comprehensive darning tutorial I have watched!!! It leaves no questions to be asked. I love the fact that you use a darning loom from the 1940's! God bless the people who have preserved it along with the written manuel !!! for so many years!!! Thank you for your time and patience to teach this craft and skill. I admire your teaching skills. I wish you the best.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for the lovely feedback - I'm so pleased you found it helpful :) It's such a fascinating tool and I love learning about them, so it's great to be able to share what I have learnt.
Mesmerizing and instructive. I just did my first patch using your instruction. I like the music, your instruction, and voice. Thank you
@@TheJoj04 Thank you so much!
I received a speed weave tool for Christmas today and this video is absolutely what I needed to figure out how to set it up. Thank you!
That's so great to hear - I hope you enjoy yours :)
I love slow stitching. I mend the g’kids’ clothes. My daughter bought me Visible Mending book which I haven’t delved into yet (I’m a mixed-media crafter, so lots of things to do!). That big knot at about 12:52 reminded me of the line in the movie Ever After, “how can one love a pebble in one’s shoe?” My mom used a light bulb as a darning mushroom; even with seven kids running around the house, she never broke one.
Thank you so much for the best tutorial on the Speed Weve available! Steps are detailed and clear, no need to ask additional questions because you have anticipated everything about this. I have just started darning my clothes and after a couple of attempts with your video, the repair on my first tee-shirt looks really good! And I really enjoyed the process too - learning a new skill, repairing beloved good quality items, and doing a little bit for the planet by not over-buying clothes.
I digress. Sorry. Again, thank you so much for sharing on YT! ❤
Thanks so much for your lovely comment! I'm so glad to hear the video has been helpful - and that you've enjoyed learning the process of darning :) Enjoy many more repairs to come! 🥰
I remember back in the 50s my Dad using one of these looms. Think he learnt it in the war. It wasn't a throwaway society back in those days so everything was repaired instead. So I'm glad to know the details how to use it. Great video, thanks. x
Oh wow, that's really amazing to hear! Thank you :)
Wow. That was a really good instructional video for using the speed weve. I like how you explained what you are doing and why you were doing it. I've watched other videos on the same product and this really made it click for me. Also, thanks for showing how to weave in the thread at the end. I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Thanks!
Thank you so much for your comment! I am so glad you found the video helpful, that has made my day! :)
OH!!! Wonderful. Thank you for your kind and gentle demonstration on how to weave on the little loom!! Blessings!
I have inherited a darning loom, and this has really inspired me to give it a go!
Oh that's lovely, I hope you enjoy using it!
I just bought one of these looms, and followed this tutorial to mend a pair of jeans that had worn through the inside leg. Turned out amazing and the patch should last a lot longer than an iron-on patch or just sewing it would. 😁
That's great to hear! :)
I just received my mending tool and found your tutorial….wonderful! I’ve done ‘visible mending’ without a tool or mushroom and this will be a great addition and help. I was surprised to find it was such an old device! I guess from the ‘make do and mend’ times during the war.
This is the best demonstration of the loom I have watched. You have taken the time to explain what to do from beginning to end. I darn socks just using a needle which gets really hard on the fingers. I know now that I will order one of these today. I will save your video, very well done.
Thankyou from Saskatchewan Canada.
Thank you so much for this lovely comment! I'm so glad you have found the video helpful :)
Thank you so much for this tutorial … the most detailed and comprehensive coverage of this tool that I’ve ever seen. And I love the vintage age of your loom!
Thank you so much! I'm so happy this video has reached the right people :)
What a clever little tool! I weave on a larger scale but this little tool will allow me to do embellishments. I think I may leave the tails a bit longer so as to weave / sew them back in. Your tutorial was fantastic, so thorough. Thank you so much. Cheers
Thank you so much! And that's a great idea for the ends, I do that with freehand darning but haven't tried it for Speedweve ones!
I've just bought a modern Speed Weve, and I had questions about how to finish the patch off - the instructions it came with are nowhere near as comprehensive as yours!
Thank you so much.
This was the perfect tutorial! I got my Speedweve months ago and have been too intimidated to try it out until now. I'm so pleased with how easy it was to fix my daughter's pants. Thank you!
I'm so happy to hear this! Thank you :)
Excellent tutorial! Thank you for sharing. Much more understandable than the instructions that came with my particular knockoff darning loom.
Really appreciate this tutorial, excited to get a speedweve so I can hopefully stop throwing away socks all the time
Awesome tutorial! Just finished darning my first pocket 😊🪡
Yay that's great! :)
Excellent explanation. Thank you. I too have inherited one of these looms. Mine is the second edition that you describe whereby you flip the loops across the top. Ingenious little tool.
Thank you! Oh that's so cool, I hope you enjoy using it :)
I just got one of these and can’t wait to use it
Great video!! Question: has anyone complained about feeling the knots on the inside while wearing shoes?? Just wonder as the holes to be mended are often under the heel area....
They don't bother me at all, but when mending for others I always weave the ends in rather than knotting them :) I hope that helps!
I darned socks for my dad who has quite sensitive feet and he didn't complain about the knots. Another option though is to knot on the front of the sock and then weave the rest of the tail through and pull tight. This tends to leave you with a barely visible knot on the outside and nice and flat on the inside which is better for the toes where the knots could catch on your toe nails (never has but I always worry when darning for other people)
Thank goodness for your video! I bought a speedweve but the Instructions that came with it left so much to be desired. I love darning socks and this is going to up my game. Thanks and so glad I found your channel!
Thanks so much, I'm so glad it has been helpful! Happy mending :)
I agree it is the most comprehensive and done nice and slowly and clear explanation. Well done 👍
Thanks so much, I'm so pleased to hear that! :)
Hi! I loved this video. I have a Speedweve Model 2 from my grandmother's sewing box and was never sure how it worked. Sadly only the metal part has survived - no box or instructions but most sadly, no wooden biscuit. Thanks to this I now how it is meant to work and can try to rig it up somehow!
You can easily find one on Etsy
Thanks so much for your comment :) I am so glad the video has been helpful! It's so lovely that you inherited one!
Like Lucia said, you can find the wooden disc separately - Becs who runs Ministry of Mending has just started selling them and they look great! Hope that helps, and enjoy using your Speedweve x
@@slowstitchclub Becs from Ministry of Mending, is wonderfully helpful. I’m awaiting my vintage speedweve 14 hook loom from her presently. I have a 10 hook from Eastern Europe. Great tutorial. Very clear and especially helpful on the finishing.
You are Left handed~ correct?
@@marthaross6301 Yes Becs has a great Speedweve selection!
Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful :) Yes I am left handed - did that affect the tutorial for you? I've always wondered if it would!
@@slowstitchclub the Left handed demonstration was just fine.
I actually enjoyed seeing it started and worked in a slightly different way.
I just wanted to make sure, what I was seeing~ due to some perception issues from an old accident 🤷🏼♀️(& watching too many shuffling tutorials; mirror images🤦🏼♀️☺️)
So very glad to have found you ladies 💕
Straight forward and simple explanations. Thanks!
Thank you so much, I'm so pleased to hear that :)
Many thanks, for this great tutorial! You have empowered me with the knowledge that I need to use my new darning loom!
That's so great to hear! Thank you - and happy darning :)
Thank you so much for explaining the different ways to finish off the back!
You're so welcome ☺
A great tutorial. I was able to use my Speedweve first time out no problems and no questions. THank you so much.
Thank you so much - that's so great to hear! I hope you enjoyed using it :)
Clear helpful tutorial - have ordered another on the basis of this. Thanks so much.
Super helpful, many thanks, my favourite running shirt now lives to fight another day.
Yay that's great to hear! :)
Thanks for this, probably the best video for the beginner
Thank you so much!
I like the ending stitch that you use vs the whip stitch I have seen others use.
I'm not even involved in fiber arts at all, and I watched this whole tutorial like "Wow, neat".
Ah that's so nice to hear! :)
Great tutorial! You have a soothing voice and accent! Here's my question. To have the hole covered evenly (same amount of yarn on all sides) would I center the sock hole first , then start weaving? In this tutorial, there's more yarn at the bottom of the hole than at the top. Hope this makes sense. Thanks!
And now I know. Great video. Thanks.
interestingly the model 2 not only drops the friction bar for the hooks but also the puck is flat topped rather than rounded, I may at some point glue extra mass onto the top to turn on a lathe layer to get a more rounded mushroom shape
what a great tutorial! thank you so much! i feel much more confident being able to try thi s now!
You're so welcome :) thank you!
This is wonderful thank you.
You're so welcome!
Thank you for your clear instructions!
You're so welcome! :) I'm glad you found the video helpful x
Thank you, Great tutorial! I just got my looms in the mail and I couldn't understand the instructions.
I love the loom and the patch. Might want to think twice about the knots, though, especially if on the bottom or heel.
Yep absolutely, that's why I show the weaving in option too - knots are a quick finish if only for a loose fitting item of clothing.
Thank you for this video it was so informative and the visual definitely helped with how to use the device
That's so great to hear, thank you :)
Thank you for showing how to use in a very usefull way.
You are so welcome, I'm glad you liked it!
Very clear instructions - thank you ...
Wonderful video...I love the gentle music that makes it so meditative. One question...how do you know how long to cut the weaving thread?
Thank you so much :) It's personal preference, but a good place to start is to cut it the length from your wrist to elbow
I would suggest 3 or 4 times the length of the needle you're using. It means there's enough to knot without being fiddly and/or enough to weave in if you like
@@joewillis6283 Thank you!!
@@janicedonnola5822 welcome :) happy darning xx
Thanks. So very detailed and helpful! Blessings!
Thank you!
Looks great! Think I have to get one of these thingamajigs. 😇💖🙏🙌
Hello, thanks so much for this really useful and clear video! One question - does this method stop the hole from getting bigger (by the stitches that go around the hole), or does it just cover it aesthetically?
Thank you!
@@HelenFrancis-Graham you're welcome! Yes it does stop the hole growing - the tacking stitches create a barrier ☺️
Thank you so much…this is perfect I just subscribed.
Great tutorial
Thank you!
Excellent video! Thank you!
Thank you! :)
Thanks for content 👍
Nice tutorial thank you!
How tight should you be pulling the sock? I wanted to try on a (manufactured) sock but I feel like the fabric wants me to stretch it (so I can stitch more easily and stably?) but if I stretch it too much it will be distorted when it comes off the loom?
Awesome!
Thank you so much! :)
Thanks. I’ve done two so far (sans tutorial). I see what’s been going wrong now.
where were you able to find this gem?
I was very lucky and found it in an antique shop. It's definitely worth keeping an eye out on eBay and Etsy though :)
@@slowstitchclub Amazon has them also.
Omgosh thank you
Is this darning machine or miniature loom still available ie. where can it be bought from?
Etsy has a few sellers of reproduction ones.
Hello, check out Becs at Ministry of Mending for some options, as well as Alexonver on Instagram too :)
What about the hole inside the sock? Could it be stitched together without distorting the weaved patch?
You could tack the sock to the patch with tiny stitches, but I've never found it necessary / the patches have always stayed secure and the holes haven't stretched further
I just started darning and I wished I saw your video first. You did a better video for beginners here. The other video I watched by another author, well let’s say I messed up my first patch.
I wonder why the design was changed to remove the bar. Doesn't the bar work better?
I have wondered this too. It can get a little stiff to use which might be it, but I don't have the second model so can't make a full comparison!
А где можно купить такой станок?
Hermoso trabajo felicidades como puedo conseguir este telar que precio tiene
Hello, check out Becs at Ministry of Mending for some options, as well as Alexonver on Instagram too :)
Estaba buscando hace años y por fin están disponibles en Amazon.es. El precio es más o menos 20€ depende de tamaño. No son súper buenos pero es bastante bien creo.
Que precio tiene este telar por favor gracias
This a great tutorial however I would like to know what to do with the threads in the back......
Hi, there are two options towards the end of the video - one for knotting the threads off and one for weaving the ends in :)
Where do you buy this from
Originals can be found on Ebay but there are also alternatives on Etsy
You can also buy them on Aliexpress in 10, 12, 14, 28 and 42 hook looms
What do u use for the tread?
Try and match the fibre content and weight of the thread to whatever you're mending eg. cotton embroidery thread for a cotton tshirt or mending wool for a wool jumper
Where did you find your Speedweve?
I found it in an antiques shop in Brighton - it's worth checking eBay though!