WARPING AND WEAVING INSTRUCTIONS
WARP LENGTH:
1 .8m - 72”
MAX WARP WIDTH
: 40mm - 1 1/2”
INKLE BANDS
These colourful bands are very strong and have many uses. They make belts, ties, guitar
straps, braiding for homespun’s and trims for joining pieces of weaving. They have a dominant warp face,
ie the warp threads show. The weft thread is not visible except at the selvedge.
THREADS TO USE
Use strong, smooth and colourful threads. Mercerised cotton is good. Most wool
is suitable but avoid wool that is soft or hairy. (These tend to cling to each other and make it difficult to
obtain a clean open shed). Textured and metallic threads, silk and nylon add variety. Be experimental, but
make sure all threads have about the same amount of elasticity, otherwise the surface will be uneven.
WIDTH OF WARP
Because the weft thread is pulled tight, the inkle band will be reduced to about half
the original width of the warp. However, if you want to increase or decrease the width at any stage, this is
done by the amount of tension on the weft thread.
SHUTTLE
A shuttle with a sharp edge for beating is included in the kit.
TENSION FLAP
This flap is used to keep the warp under tension when weaving. When moving the
weaving around the loom, loosen the flap to release the tension. Use two hands to advance the warp.
When using a full length warp take care to move the weaving little by little. Do not pull too tight, you could
break a peg!
FINISHING THE FRINGE
Darn in the last weft thread. Warp ends may be tied in
small overhand knots. Using both hands, twist the bundles of threads to the right,
between thumb and finger, then wrap these twisted threads together in opposite
direction The inkle band fringe may also be finished by twisting or braiding.
WARPING THE LOOM
- Choose the length of inkle band you want, from the short warp to long warp.
- Set the position of the tension flap prior to warping as illustrated.
- Tie the warp thread to the front peg with a temporary knot
- Colour change. Always tie the last thread to
the next thread at the front peg.
NOTE:
When using thick or non-stretchy yarns, the warp will be easier to move if you do not use all the pegs.
Start and change colours here
