Getting Started with Weaving
In this section, you will find videos about how to set up an Inkle loom.
You will learn how to prepare your loom and discover other essential basics to get started.
Making heddles for schacht inkle loom.
Before you start weaving on your Schacht Inkle loom, you need to make heddles.
In this video, I show you step-by-step how to make the string heddles correctly, so your loom works smoothly.
You’ll learn how to measure, tie, and secure the heddles for the best weaving experience.
Warping an Inkle loom
Warping an Inkle loom takes time and focus because mistakes are easy to make.
You carefully wrap the warp threads around the pegs and add heddles to prepare for weaving.
Keep the tension even and work accurately for the best results.
How to start weaving
To begin weaving, place a few popsicle sticks or pieces of cardboard at the bottom of your warp threads. This gives you a firm edge to beat against, helping your work stay straight at the start.
Once you have woven a few rows, you can remove the sticks or cardboard.
For more weaving techniques, visit the ‘Techniques’ video section.
Straight edges for Inkle loom weaving
Getting straight edges is often the hardest part of inkle weaving.
In this video, you will learn tips to help make your edges neater and your weaving look more professional.
How to use the little hole in a shuttle
Some shuttles have a small hole. If you thread your yarn through this hole, the yarn will not unwind when you accidentally drop your shuttle.
Securing the ends of a woven strap
When making an adjustable strap, you need to cut off the yarn ends.
To keep the strap from unraveling, glue the cut ends. This will hold them in place and make your strap secure.
