Frequently Asked Questions
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What's the difference between thread and yarn?
The difference usually comes from size. Both are made of plant, animal, or manufactured fibers twisted together for strength. Both can be made by machines...
How is cloth made?
Textiles keep us warm in our houses, cover our bodies, and decorate our world. Humans have been making cloth for a long, long time. They've...
What is sectional warping?
Generally, people sectional warp because they want to wind on long warps that aren’t accommodated by warping boards or reels. In sectional warping, you need...
Buying Used Schacht Equipment
Buying a used loom, spinning wheel, or other fiber arts tool is like buying anything used. Before you purchase used equipment, do some research: Print...
How do I fix broken teeth on my Lilli Loom, School Loom, or Easel Weaver?
The plastic teeth on our small frame looms are very durable, but from time to time they will break. The beam teeth on a School Loom or...