Learn how to start a weaving. Before you start weaving here are a few tips to help you build a strong weaving base and plan how to finish you weaving before you even start your woven wall hanging. Time stamps below:

*Sorry in advanced for the sound of the banging loom on the desk and the tape. Hopefully it does not bother anyone too much. Next time I will look out for those annoyances!*

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Materials used: **
Yarn spacers: [ Ссылка ]

Wool yarn: [ Ссылка ]

Here are the time stamps of the important points of this video:
Creating a slip knot 1:30
Discussing the placement of the warp 2:18
Adding the slip knot to the loom 4:16
“Dressing the loom”, adding warp to the loom 5:10
Securing warp end for tightening 10:00
Warp end placement 10:35
Tape and tightening the warp talk 11:45
Similar painter's tape I use (check out on Amazon): [ Ссылка ]
Tightening the warp process “pulley system” 14:30
Importance of tension talk 16:58
Tie warp end with knot 18:10
Removing tape from loom 19:42
Pushing down the warp- organizing the warp 20:16
Creating a secured weaving base 20:55

WEAVING TIP #1 - Warp Spacers 21:02
Weaving problems- understanding warp spacer base 21:46
Reason 1 for using warp spacers - holds space between warp and nails 22:50
Warp waste- to secure the warp ends when you finish weaving 24:01
Reason 2 for using warp spacers - space out the warp 25:43

Warp Spacer: Row One
Adding warp spacers to the loom- row one 27:30
Tying warp spacers to the side of the loom 27:45 , 28:25

Measuring warp spacers 31:10

Warp Spacer: Row Two 32:35
Straighten out the warp 34:40
Tying warp spacers to the side of the loom 35:41
Straighten out the warp 36:50

Warp Spacer: Row Three 37:44
Straighten out the warp 39:45
Tying warp spacers to the side of the loom 40:00

Straightening out the warp spacers 41:08

WEAVING TIP #2 - Creating a Secure Base/ Design 42:53
Discussion 43:20
Example of secured weaving base 44:15
Twining 45:18
(Twining tutorial : [ Ссылка ] )
Plain Weave 52:10
(Plain weave tutorial: [ Ссылка ] )

Base and structure discussion 53:10

Tutorial recap 54:53
Top of weaving discussion 55:50

WEAVING TIP #3 - Table Clamps
Similar table clamps I use (check out the various sizes on Amazon): [ Ссылка ]

Online Weaving Classes: classes.fibersanddesign.com

As a beginner weaver, it is important to learn basic weaving techniques and develop these skills. The Side by Side Weaving ebook has beginner-friendly projects that teach how to use various weaving techniques at various warp spacing. Check out my weaving ebook for beginners : [ Ссылка ]

Thank you so much for watching ! Please let me know in the comments if these techniques help you :)

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