Weaving a patterned band on a floor inkle loom

This video accompanies the book Weaving Patterned Bands: How to Create and Design with 5,7, and 9 Pattern Threads by Susan J Foulkes published by Schiffer 2018 Available from Amazon and craft outlets. Look at my blog at durhamweaver64.blogspot.co.uk/ for more weaving information.

[@durhamsilkweaver]

The thread is a sturdy cotton yarn. Cotton glacé made by Rowan yarns. I wanted a strong cotton because the band I am weaving was made into a guitar strap. The guitar straps are illustrated in my book Weaving Patterned Bands publishes by Schiffer Press and available on Amazon.
Happy weaving
Susan J Foulkes

[@BeachPeach2010]

Brilliant! Thank you, thank you for such clear and concise instructions. It's exactly what I was looking for and very helpful. It's also lovely to listen to your voice. :)

[@durhamsilkweaver]

BeachPeach2010 Thank you for your comments. Happy weaving Susan J Foulkes

[@sharonkennedy8612]

This is absolutely beautiful.

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Thank you Sharon
Susan J Foulkes

[@rebeccaneef6070]

Looking forward to the book, which I've pre-ordered. Thanks for these supporting videos!

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Thank you for your comment. I think that the book should be out late August.
regards
Susan J Foulkes

[@ellenblack5376]

Wonderful video ! Thank you . Look forward to your new book arriving.

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Thanks for ordering my book. I think it should be out late August.
regards
Susan J Foulkes

[@jadeykinz1026]

The colours 😍

[@francetherrien7529]

Thank you it is very interesting and you explain the technic very well , I love your vidéo

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy your weaving.
Susan J Foulkesw

[@maribelmontoya9680]

Ermosa la gasa

[@GonzaloWorl97]

Very helpful, thanks! I have a question though, what kind of thread are you using? I have tried weaving with thin yarn but it gets really tangled

[@pamelamunoz4488]

Thank from chile

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Lovely to hear from you. Enjoy your weaving
Susan J Foulkes

[@taylordavis8301]

Can you tell me about your band width checker? Looks like a very clever contraption!

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Hi Taylor the band width checker is a simple piece of folded plastic. There are holes at the open sides through which a tie can be threaded. It is a simple way of checking if you are weaving an even width along the length of the band. My original ones were made from plastic milk containers but they are difficult to fold. I use a thin transparent plastic sheet and stick a piece of graph paper on one side. the top of the checker is clear. This means that I have a guide to the width of the band.

[@BarbaraLaGrone]

Thank you for this video that accompanies your book, which I now have...I noticed that the majority of the book is based on using a double slotted heddle, a backstrap loom, and a shuttle. Will I be able to use the majority of patterns with my Inkle? I'm getting confused as to what adjustments I might have to make in the actual weaving...thanks for taking the time to respond, as I am a new weaver, and would like to understand if this book will work for me.

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Hello Barbara. Yes my book shows how the Sunna double slotted heddle makes patterned band weaving easier. However all the patterns will work on an inkle loom as my video shows.
For the double slotted heddle the threading is straightforward as you have to follow the order of the slots and holes. On an inkle loom the threading is also straightforward as the threads go in order through a heddle and then unhedged. I find that it helps to note down the threading before you start as I always thread the centre pattern thread though a heddle.
Originally pick up patterned band weaving would have used a standard heddle - only long slots and holes which correspond to an inkle heddle and unhedged. The specialist heddle was devised to make patterned band weaving easier to learn and quicker to do. I hope this helps. Good luck with your weaving.
Susan J Foulkes

[@BarbaraLaGrone]

@@durhamsilkweaver thank you, Susan for your prompt reply...I will follow your instructions, and am looking forward to many happy hours of band weaving!

[@celtickcinna]

Hej! I love this pattern so much. Is there a place where I can find the set-up for this threads on the loom please? Can I find it in your book? greetings

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Hello. Yes this pattern is in my book Weaving Patterned Bands How to Create and Design with 5, 7, & 9 pattern threads. Published by Schiffer Books in 2018 - available from Amazon or direct from Schiffer in the USA.The actual pattern is on pages 128 - 129. I was weaving a guitar strap so I used my inkle loom so that I could beat firmly. The yarn is a sturdy cotton glacé made by Rowan yarns. There are over 140 patterns in my book. m

[@celtickcinna]

@@durhamsilkweaver Thank you very much!

[@OnedayDesigns]

My Inkle Loom is not a floor model. Can I still work this on my loom? Sorry if this sounds like a silly question but I’m new to weaving.

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Yes of course. No problem. if you are new to weaving I hope that you will enjoy the learning process and become as hooked as I am on the lovely patterns that you can make.

[@OnedayDesigns]

Durham Weaver thank you. I can see that it’s very easy to get hooked. I’m looking forward to getting your book, Weaving Patterned Bands

[@hannahginman394]

Hello, is there a digital copy of your book I could buy?

[@durhamsilkweaver]

Hi Hannah. I am sorry but Schiffer Press do not produce a digital copy of my book.
Happy weaving. Susan J Foulkes

[@matildesena4461]

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