Complete guide to rigid heddle weaving

Complete guide to rigid heddle weaving Beginner basics, finishing techniques, color effects, saori, pick-up sticks, tapestry, two-heddle weaving, clasped weft, krokbragd, finger-controlled weaving, troubleshooting, much more plus 11 skill-building projects

Petra Marciniak

Book - 2025

"This complete course covers setting up your loom for your first weaving to more advanced techniques. The early chapters give photo-illustrated instructions on how to prepare your materials, set up your loom, and weave. Later chapters include techniques like saori, lace, and pick-up sticks. Also features patterns for 11 pieces including scarves, placemats, cushions, wall hangings, and bags"-- Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Hand weaving > Patterns.
Tissage à la main > Modèles.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Weaving & Spinning.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General.
Published
Essex, Connecticut ; Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania : Stackpole Books [2025]
Language
English
French
Main Author
Petra Marciniak (author)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
Translation of: Guide complet du tissage avec un métier à peigne envergeur.
Physical Description
pages cm
ISBN
9780811776752
  • Part 1. Basic Techniques
  • The Rigid Heddle Loom
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages
  • Key Words to Know
  • What is a Rigid Heddle Loom?
  • Basic Tools
  • Tools to Go Further
  • Yarn
  • A Variety of Materials
  • Yarn Construction
  • Choosing Your Warp Yarn
  • Choosing Your Weft Yarn
  • Calculating Density and Yardage
  • Density
  • Quantity of Yarn Needed
  • Direct Warping
  • Secure the Loom and the Warping Peg
  • Attach Warp to the Back Rod
  • Thread Warp through the Heddle Slots
  • Tie and Cut the Warp
  • Wind Yarn around the Back Warp Beam
  • Thread the Eyes
  • Tie Warp to the Front Rod
  • Even Out the Warp to Start Weaving
  • Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom
  • Loading the Shuttles
  • Creating the Shed
  • Weaving
  • Changing Yarn While Weaving
  • Advancing and Winding the Warp
  • Finishing the Weave
  • Removing the Woven Fabric from the Loom
  • When Things Go Wrong
  • Tension Is Not Good
  • Edges Are Not Sharp
  • Weft Is on an Angle
  • Shed Does Not Open Properly
  • Fabric is Too Stiff or Too Loose
  • Yarn Breaks
  • Length of Fabric Woven Is Difficult to Estimate
  • Finishing Steps
  • Securing the Weave
  • Hemstitch
  • Fringe
  • Washing and ironing
  • Serger
  • Hems
  • Bias Tape
  • Interfacing
  • Felting
  • Sewing
  • Part 2. Various Weave Structures and Stitches
  • Plain Weave and Variations
  • Playing with Yarn Choice
  • Color Effects
  • Clasped Weft
  • Playing with Weave Effects
  • Focus on the Japanese Saori Technique
  • Other Types of Structures
  • Finger-Controlled Techniques
  • Weaving with a Pick-Up Stick
  • Weaving with Two Heddles
  • Focus on the Norwegian Krokbragd Technique
  • Krokbragd with Two Heddles
  • Krokbragd with a Heddle, a Pick-Up Stick, and a Heddle Rod
  • Part 3. 11 projects to Move Forward in Your Weaving Adventure
  • Fringed Scarf
  • Origami Bag
  • Clasped Weft Zippered Pouch
  • Pair of Dish Towels
  • Saori Wall Hanging
  • Light and Airy Wall
  • Cafe Curtain
  • Textured Pillow
  • Pair of Placemats
  • Large Woven Trivet
  • Pair of Coasters
  • Appendices
  • Glossary
  • Supplies and Resources
  • Bibliography
  • Technical Table of Contents
  • The Author

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