Tapestry Tutorials – Page 2

Smooth Lines

This is a simple technique for weaving a smooth line as opposed to a wavy line on the horizontal. You can use it on a smooth, gentle curve too. In the center of the photo below you see that I have placed a single weft … Read more

Warping

The loom in this video is almost 9 feet tall (including the longest legs), with a weaving length almost 6′. The completed tapestry measured 44″ with hems. The extra unwoven warp space is needed for the shed with the leashes (see Tying Leashes). I began weaving … Read more

Spacing Warps

Once the warp is on the loom you have to bring the warps together and space the warps to weave. Using the same warp I wound on the loom I tie a length onto one upright post of the loom close to the bottom bar. … Read more

Dressing the loom

Warping, preparing to weave and weaving the hem on Never More Here is a short video showing the process of warping a large black pipe loom. This is a verticle loom layed down to facilitate warping. The tapestry to be woven, Never more will be … Read more