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Jun 14, 2023 · Planning for making twisted fringe. Weave a weft protector (also called a header) at the beginning and end of each piece. Use a yarn that is approximately the same size as the weft because it will keep the header area from spreading out or drawing in differently from the scarf itself.
Sep 21, 2023 · If you’re short on time, here’s the quick answer: Rubbing fabric between your fingers produces friction that activates touch receptors in your skin. This sends signals to your brain about the fabric’s texture, giving you information about its softness, roughness, temperature, and more.
- How to Twist Fringe by Hand
- How to Braid Fringe
- Tips For Fringe Twisting and Braiding
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Before you begin to twist your fringe, you need to determine how many twisting groups you are going to make. To twist a fringe, your ends are divided up into groups made up of an equal number of th...Starting at one side, separate your first six strands. I hemstitched my sample, which is optional, but if you want to twist a fringe without hemstitching, it’s best to do some thread swapping as yo...Divide the six strands into two groups of three. Begin by using your fingers to twist one of these groups towards the right, rolling the strands between your fingers. I like to count my twists so t...Once you’ve twisted the first half of the bundle, carefully hold those strands to maintain the twist — if you let it go all your hard work will disappear! Twist the second group in the same direction.Before you begin to make your braid, you need to determine how many ends will be in each 3 strand braid. In my sample, I used a total of 72 ends of Duetin Dune and Pear, with Storm as my weft. This...Starting at one side, separate your first three ends. For this demo I am making two different braid sizes: one with three warp ends and the other with six warp ends, where I am holding two threads...Cross the right end over the center end so that it’s now in the middle.Cross the left end over the center end so that it’s now in the middle.Making fringe can involve a bit of tugging and tension on your work, so it’s best to weigh it down with something (such as a copy of The Key to Weaving, by Mary E. Black).As mentioned, I hemstitchedon the loom before twisting my fringe, but you don’t have to do this. You can leave it as is (in which case you’ll want to be careful with it so it doesn’t unravel), or t...Leave more length than you think you’ll need. Twisting or braiding with short lengths of yarn will hurt your fingers and make the process unenjoyable (trust me). Leave yourself plenty to work with...Not every weaver will be able to comfortably twist their fringe by hand, which is where a fringe twistercan help. It not only speeds up the process, it also ensures smooth, even twists.What if the number of warp ends does not divide evenly?
My sample warp divided very cleanly, but what if your project doesn’t? There’s been many times where my outermost fringe bundles have had one, two, or even three extra ends in them and it’s always been completely invisible. I recently twisted a fringe where each bundle had 5 ends in it, which divided as 3 ends + 2 ends. The fringe is fine and looks great!
What is the ideal fringe length/thickness?
Fringe length and thickness comes down to personal preference and what looks good with a given project. Twisted fringe (in my opinion at least) has a nice swing to it and is perfect for blankets, scarves, and shawls, while I’ve only ever tried braided fringes on rugs and more utilitarian items — it feels stiffer to me. But there’s a lot of variation possible in weaving from sett to yarn, so why not try a braided fringe on your next silk scarf? You might just find your new favorite finishing t...
Amanda Ratajis an artist and weaver living and working in Hamilton, Ontario. She studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design University and has developed her contemporary craft practice through research-based projects, artist residencies, professional exhibitions, and lectures. Her textile focus of the material and conceptual nature of vernacu...
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Sep 26, 2017 · If you don’t currently twist the fringe on your weaving, I think you will be surprised at how it changes the durability, professionalism, and beauty of your pieces. If you’re ready to try twisted fringe, use a double-fringe twister.
Oct 7, 2019 · A twisted fringe is a beautiful way to finish off a hand woven piece. The first time I twisted a fringe of a scarf I felt like my weaving had entered a whole new level! A twisted fringe looks professional and prevents your fringe from becoming straggly over time.
How to Fingerweave Something: Fingerweaving was the original method used to weave ceintures fléchées, or Assomption sashes, but you could use it to make scarves, belts, bookmarks, bracelets, guitar straps ... anything you want! These instructions are for the basic technique only…
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Aug 8, 2022 · You can use a yarn's twist in your handwoven cloth to your advantage. Tom explores tracking and then spins yarns to test how it affects cloth in this article from Handwoven Jan/Feb 2022.
