Thank you! I recently found a love for textiles (particularly relics from the 18th century and earlier) through my studies in Botany and interest in natural dyes. I've embroidered for a long time as a hobby and want to start making my own textiles for my projects. It can be expensive but this helps me out!
Crafty Patti I've been thinking about this for a while and you just hit a chord with me once again. TY for your videos and I'll be for sure checking back for some weaving techniques ! Appreciate your efforts 😘
I published a whole series of weaving videos. They are all in my playlist on weaving. How to add warp threads to your loom is the 3rd video in the series. Here’s the link. th-cam.com/video/2a9W54qlFHY/w-d-xo.html
Nice! Thank you! Question: if you plan to cover the whole weaving space to make a fabric to later cut out, would it make sense to put nails in all 4 sides of the frame? Seems like anchoring the weft could help keep the weaving straight?
You would have to put in too many nails. When you bring down each layer of weaving and beat it down with your weaving comb it would throw off your weaving if it was attached to nails on the side. A traditional 4 harness loom has no nails on the side of a loom.
It is much easier to add your warp threads when the nails are staggered. Also good if you are using a thick yarn then you only need to use one row of nails. If using a thin yarn for warp then you have it already set up to use all nails.
Hello Patti, I am new to this type of weaving my question is how come you didn't put nails on all four sides of the frame? I was at a wool arts tour and I saw these looms that were adjustable and they had nails on all four sides.
The loom that I built is called a frame loom and for the weaving technique I am demonstrating for this series you only need warp threads that run up and down. Then you can pass your weft threads over and under to form your weaving. Therefore you only need nails on the top and bottom.
Well you are in luck because I have already done a video on how to make this macrame owl. Here's the link to my video! th-cam.com/video/mlWCcIBk1pI/w-d-xo.html
It makes it easier to wrap when the nails are offset. It also gives you the opportunity to wrap each nail if you want a finer weave or just wrap I row of nails if you are working with thicker yarns or fibres. But yes, you can make the loom with just one row of nails as well.
What is the purpose of making TWO rows of nails, rather than all at the same distance from the edge? I notice some frame looms have all nails lined up at the same distance from edge. Please explain. Thanks so much for making this video!
First reason for the the two levels of nails is that it is much easier to add the warp threads when their is more space between the nails. The second reason is that it makes your frame loom more versatile by giving you the option to use finer yarn or thicker yarn in your design. If you want to have a fine weave than you can use both rows of nails for your weft. If you want a heavy weave then you can choose to just use one row of the nails. This way your loom can create any style of weaving or mix the fine and the heavy look together which I did for this weaving series.
Hi Patty, I was just wondering why do some home made looms have 2 rows of nail on top and bottom and some only one...is there a reason or is it just a preference thing? Again, love your serie on weaving...
The first reason is that it makes it easier to warp your threads around the nails when they are not really close together. The second reason is that you will have two looms in one. If you want to make a wall hanging and you are using yarn that is bulky you can choose to only use the one row of nails or if you want to create a project like a table mat with more warp threads than you can use both rows of nails for a tighter weave.
That makes sense... I can visualize it now. Thank You so so much for your help and quick response. You have the best series out there, you are very knowledgeable, and clear with your instructions. Thanks Again.😊
This was such a help! Thank you, Patti! I have an old fashioned peg loom.. but want to try a lap loom, too... and hate to spend the $ for a store bought. But... I just happen to have an old framed canvas that I can use! :)
There are so many variables. If you are new to weaving you might not want to spend a lot of money. You want to make sure you like the craft first. The basic loom is a frame loom with either nails, pegs or slots to warp your loom. The slots is the best one to buy. Also think about what you want to weave and how big you want your weaving to be. That will determine what size loom you want to buy. If you buy a larger loom than you can make different sizes of weaving. Go to your local wool shop and they might have looms for sale or check out amazon. There are lots of different company’s who sell looms.
Love your videos. I can listen to your instructions all the time. Thank you for your videos.
Glad you are enjoying my videos. Thanks for watching.
Thank you! I recently found a love for textiles (particularly relics from the 18th century and earlier) through my studies in Botany and interest in natural dyes. I've embroidered for a long time as a hobby and want to start making my own textiles for my projects. It can be expensive but this helps me out!
Wow! It sounds like you do some real fascinating works of art! Glad I could help you out!
I am so excited, looks like my day is gonna be filled with lots of fun..
Yeah! Weaving is very rewarding! You will enjoy it!
Thank you, this video was perfect. I recently learned how to make thread out of plastic. I plan on making rugs and purses.
Wonderful! That sounds very interesting to make thread from plastic!
Thank you, I love all the serie and love it all the way thank yoh for sharing and learning me how to weave on a frame and how to do my own tools 🥰
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed watching the weaving series!
Thank you! I'm getting into textiles and handmade art. Cant wait to make this!. I want to make small ones for the kids too
Yeah! Glad I have inspired you.
This is a very informative and helpful video. Thank you for sharing your methods with us.
Thanks for this cool video. I recently got involved in weaving (fixing holes in socks!) and want to build my own weaving loom.
Your very welcome. Enjoy your weaving project. Lots of weaving tutorials on my channel to watch!
Thank you Patti. I did this today. Just using some canvas wrapped ones I had on hand. Starting small to refine my technics. 8x10 frames.
That was fast! Great! Keep watching my Crafty Patti channel as I will be posting a how to weave video soon!
Crafty Patti I've been thinking about this for a while and you just hit a chord with me once again. TY for your videos and I'll be for sure checking back for some weaving techniques ! Appreciate your efforts 😘
thank you thank you thank you!! exactly what I was looking for!!!!!!
Your very welcome!
can you show us how you thread it. i love this so much,, thank you,
Yes I can. I have a whole series on weaving instructions.
Here's my playlist for you.
th-cam.com/play/PLp6o7Vy1aS_Wwcx5PPJgmzcYYudPfIcAu.html
Fantastic video
Glad you liked the video.
can u show on how u warp ur frame?
I published a whole series of weaving videos. They are all in my playlist on weaving.
How to add warp threads to your loom is the 3rd video in the series. Here’s the link.
th-cam.com/video/2a9W54qlFHY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you!!!
Nice! Thank you! Question: if you plan to cover the whole weaving space to make a fabric to later cut out, would it make sense to put nails in all 4 sides of the frame? Seems like anchoring the weft could help keep the weaving straight?
You would have to put in too many nails. When you bring down each layer of weaving and beat it down with your weaving comb it would throw off your weaving if it was attached to nails on the side. A traditional 4 harness loom has no nails on the side of a loom.
Why do you have two set of nails on your frame ?
It is much easier to add your warp threads when the nails are staggered. Also good if you are using a thick yarn then you only need to use one row of nails. If using a thin yarn for warp then you have it already set up to use all nails.
This is great. Happy to subscribe.
Thanks!
Loved your video! Did you drill holes for your nails?
Thanks. No I just use a hammer to nail them in.
how dense do the nails need to be for wool fabrics that are ~8-15 oz?
I’m sorry but this question is difficult to answer as I don’t measure the thickness of yarn by oz.
Hello Patti,
I am new to this type of weaving my question is how come you didn't put
nails on all four sides of the frame? I was at a wool arts tour and I saw these looms that were adjustable and they had nails on all four sides.
The loom that I built is called a frame loom and for the weaving technique I am demonstrating for this series you only need warp threads that run up and down. Then you can pass your weft threads over and under to form your weaving. Therefore you only need nails on the top and bottom.
Crafty Patty, Love that owl on the wall,did you make it???? Do a tutorial if so . Thanks,!!!
Well you are in luck because I have already done a video on how to make this macrame owl. Here's the link to my video!
th-cam.com/video/mlWCcIBk1pI/w-d-xo.html
I have tried to make one in the past my lines were not correct love your idea
Perfect! Glad you liked my version of making a frame loom.
why should we do two lines of nails in each side? can we do only one line of nails in each side?
It makes it easier to wrap when the nails are offset. It also gives you the opportunity to wrap each nail if you want a finer weave or just wrap I row of nails if you are working with thicker yarns or fibres. But yes, you can make the loom with just one row of nails as well.
thank you
What is the purpose of making TWO rows of nails, rather than all at the same distance from the edge? I notice some frame looms have all nails lined up at the same distance from edge. Please explain. Thanks so much for making this video!
First reason for the the two levels of nails is that it is much easier to add the warp threads when their is more space between the nails. The second reason is that it makes your frame loom more versatile by giving you the option to use finer yarn or thicker yarn in your design. If you want to have a fine weave than you can use both rows of nails for your weft. If you want a heavy weave then you can choose to just use one row of the nails. This way your loom can create any style of weaving or mix the fine and the heavy look together which I did for this weaving series.
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Thanks!
Hi Patty, I was just wondering why do some home made looms have 2 rows of nail on top and bottom and some only one...is there a reason or is it just a preference thing? Again, love your serie on weaving...
The first reason is that it makes it easier to warp your threads around the nails when they are not really close together.
The second reason is that you will have two looms in one.
If you want to make a wall hanging and you are using yarn that is bulky you can choose to only use the one row of nails or if you want to create a project like a table mat with more warp threads than you can use both rows of nails for a tighter weave.
That makes sense... I can visualize it now. Thank You so so much for your help and quick response. You have the best series out there, you are very knowledgeable, and clear with your instructions. Thanks Again.😊
This was such a help! Thank you, Patti! I have an old fashioned peg loom.. but want to try a lap loom, too... and hate to spend the $ for a store bought. But... I just happen to have an old framed canvas that I can use! :)
Perfect! You will be up and weaving in no time! Enjoy!
Can I use it for a pom pom blanket loom?
You could. Just place longer nails with heads 1.5” apart.
@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts ty for the information
@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts what size do I need to get to make it. For the pom pom blanket loom.
Just decide how big you want your blanket and that’s the size of the frame that you need.
@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts ty Patti
How wide are your stretcher bars from the lip in?
I hope I am understanding your question.
From the inside edge of the lip to the edge of the stretcher bar it is 1 3/8” (3.49cm).
Thank you for your video. They are all very inspiring! I am looking to buy a weaving loom. Is there any one that you recommend, please? Thank you :-)
There are so many variables. If you are new to weaving you might not want to spend a lot of money. You want to make sure you like the craft first. The basic loom is a frame loom with either nails, pegs or slots to warp your loom. The slots is the best one to buy. Also think about what you want to weave and how big you want your weaving to be. That will determine what size loom you want to buy. If you buy a larger loom than you can make different sizes of weaving. Go to your local wool shop and they might have looms for sale or check out amazon. There are lots of different company’s who sell looms.
Thank you! :-)