Ask Madelyn: Sleying the reed
Do you have any tips regarding keeping threads in order when sleying 2 or more threads per dent? I tend to get many crossed threads!
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Do you have any tips regarding keeping threads in order when sleying 2 or more threads per dent? I tend to get many crossed threads!
Warping a loom with multiple ends per dent can be a challenge, especially if you warp front to back. Here's Madelyn with help on transferring the cross.
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Generally, there are three basic methods of warping: from the front, from the back, and sectional. The labels "from the front" and "from the back" are determined by the threading direction.
Madelyn gives her advice for tying on warps.
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I realize that many of my problems come from being distracted. In this list most, problems are due to not being careful while winding, warping, and dressing my loom.
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Need to learn how to warp a loom with a very short warp, maybe for a precious yarn? Here's how to make sure you get even tension when warping back-to-front.