Now comes the fun part.
After tying the threads to the breast beam it's time to weave in the heading. The heading secures and evens out the threads. It is commonly strips of rags or toilet paper.
Wind the bobbin with the weft threads. I experimented with threads that varied in thickness and color. The bobbin goes in the boat shuttle. The shuttle shoots through the shed (the opening) and depending on what harnesses are pressed, different patterns will start to appear.
Tabby, Basket
2/2 Twill, Reverse 2/2 Twill
1/3 Twill, Reverse 1/3 Twill
3/1 Twill, Reverse 3/1 Twill
Experimenting with different thread thickness and color, and weave patterns, hopefully I can come up with some pretty cool stuff, and something that's never been done before!
Be Bold in your Designs
peace&love
Rebecca
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