Floor Loom Weaving (Online Class)

Learn to weave on a loom for the very first time or get your abilities as much as warp speed with Janet Dawson in Floor Loom Weaving.

Whether you're a weaving whiz or a wishful novice, Floor Loom Weaving will get your floor loom abilities as much as warp speed.

Let Janet Dawson, owner of The Bobbin Tree in Sydney, Nova Scotia, shuttle bus you through each step, from preparing the loom to putting the finishing touches on your handwoven cloth. Beginners will learn the language of the loom and efficient methods to warp and weave, while seasoned weavers will expand upon their drafting design abilities and learn troubleshooting tips.

Don't be floored by your weaving concerns; loom huge and positive in your weaving ability by registering today in Floor Loom Weaving.

What You'll Learn

• How to warp your loom
• Best weaving practices
• Multiple methods to read and develop drafts
• Solutions for weaving troubles
• Wet-finishing techniques

What You'll Make

• Three vibrant pillow tops

• 12 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
• Comprehensive downloadable class products, consisting of instructions, worksheets, draft directory sites and more
• Over 8 hours of close-up direction
• Responses from Janet in our virtual classroom

• Watch classes on your own schedule: anywhere, whenever you desire
• Your access never ends
• 100 % cash back ensure

1. Introduction (8:09)

   Meet your trainer, Janet Dawson, owner of The Bobbin Tree in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Janet walks you through an introduction to weaving and exactly what you can expect to learn in this class!The Loom(17:27

2. )

   Meet the loom up close with Janet's comprehensive introduction! You'll find each part of the loom and exactly what they do, discover the bench and other devices, and check out which yarns you can use for your projects.How Cloth Happens(

3. 38:06)How does it go from yarn to loom to cloth? Let Janet take the mystery out as she teaches you ways to start with an introduction to weaving. You'll discover how to read and draw a draft, work with more than one shaft and more.Winding a Warp( 39:31 )Dive into

4. a project with Janet's specialist tips! You'll learn ways to break down the instructions for weaving, consisting of the supplies and tools you'll need and ways to utilize them. Janet then explains warp lengths, ways to begin with a guide string, and ways to wind and chain the warp with comprehensive detail and up-close instruction.Dressing the Loom (1:07:02)Cast your fears aside as Janet assists you set

5. up your supplies, tools and floor loom in her" pre-flight check ". Discover ways to sley the raddle, usage lease adheres to warp the loom, use the apron rod and beam the warp.Threading the Loom (1:18:00 )Explore techniques for threading the loom with Janet's specialist tips.

6. After finding out more about the very best threads for the task, you'll prepare and thread the heddles with up-close direction before sleying the reed and tying on knots. Janet likewise assists you determine and repair challenging threading mistakes so you can take care of errors as you go without frustration!Learning to Weave Well(1:27:19)What sets average weaving apart from truly competent weaving? Discover with Janet's engaging tips and instructions as she covers the very best practices for winding a bobbin, making a guide tape and experimenting with numerous weaving techniques. She likewise covers successful methods for hemstitching, signing up with a brand-new weft, troubleshooting weft mistakes and a lot more in this information-packed lesson.Tie-Up (20:23 )Janet begins this lesson with an explanation of treadle and shaft relationships to assist you streamline your weaving. Next, find ways to develop a lift plan before
7. converting it with Janet's confidence-building ideas. Lastly, Janet takes another look at the Fiberworks computer system software program to reveal you how you can digitally transform a lift plan to a tie-up, and vice versa.Building Your Weaving Skills(59:35)Continue to develop your progressing weaving abilities as you dive into beginning a 2nd pillow. You'll tread a 2/2 twill, change colors, address the attract and repair along the
8. way. In addition, you'll add a gorgeous

   accent stripe, develop point twill, and more!Tips & Tricks( 43:31) Ready for much more enjoyable techniques and tips that will set you up for success? Work with a floating selvage, learn ways to eliminate the cloth and attach floating selvages, develop a basket weave, take care of a warp end if it breaks, and develop your own

9. sensational, customized pillow.Wet Finishing (29:40)Discover wet finishing techniques for your jobs as Janet shows ways to doctor the cloth and take care of an avoid if a color is coming through excessive on the wrong side. Next, learn ways to clean the wool with exactly the right temperature level of water and soap for the task and press it for the very best outcomes. Janet shares "previously"and"after

   "examples so you can see the complete result of this technique!Wrapping Up (33:45)Janet finishes up this information-rich class with final tips on ways to put your pillows together and ways to keep careful records on exactly what techniques and drafts you used to construct each of your jobs. She likewise equips you with project planning tools to figure out the length and width of each warp, and how much yarn you'll have to make the fabric and jobs you desire.System Requirements:

10. Supported OS: Web

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