How do I choose a loom?
We hear this question constantly, and it's complicated! Start with some basic questions: What do I want to weave? How much space do I have? What can I afford? What's...
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Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
Warping, Winding, Other Tools FAQs
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Making sheds on Schacht and Louët looms
When you're choosing looms, it's helpful to consider what other equipment or tools you'll need. The time required for warping and weaving might also be a factor—in this chart, more...
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What does a loom do? What is a shed?
Once you understand how cloth is made, and how much time a weaver invests in the process, it's obvious that weavers might appreciate any time-saving measure. All looms perform the...
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What is a float? What is a weaving mistake?
When you're just started to weave, you hear a lot about "floats." Most likely, you hear about fixing floats, so they sound like a bad thing. In fact, weaving doesn't...
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What types of fabric can I weave on a loom?
When you're a beginner, it's helpful to understand the types of woven fabric—some looms specialize in one type, while other looms can handle multiple types of fabric. Many weaving drafts...
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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 or by hand. Both are...
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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 used every fiber you can...
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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 a yarn source for each...
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Weaving terms
Weaving, like any other craft, has a vocabulary all its own, but it's not difficult to learn the language of weaving. In woven fabric, warp ends (or threads) and weft...
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What is the best way to warp my shaft loom?
Floor looms, table looms, and dobby looms are all shaft looms—they have a stainless steel reed and 4 to 8 shafts that hold the heddles. Shaft looms are generally warped...