May 02, 2005

Braided Twill

I got started weaving the braided twill tonight. I haven't got the treadling down pat. The warp is wide and I need to reach over to lift up the floating selvedge which causes my foot to lift off the treadles resulting in me losing my place. Maybe I need to number the treadling sequence and say it out loud as I go. Maybe I just need to get some sleep and try it tomorrow - I've already found two mistakes!

Posted by Charleen at May 2, 2005 08:40 PM
Comments

Have you tried wrapping rubber bands on the treadles to help keep your place? I weave barefoot and use the texture to find treadels.

I did plaited twills for Interweave's 8 Shaft book, so you have my full sympathy!

Posted by: Catherine D. at May 3, 2005 08:29 AM

Yeah.... but it's going to be worth it when you are done.

Posted by: Anne at May 3, 2005 09:18 AM

Charleen, you must hang in there. I need you for inspiration when I get up enough nerve to tackle my first weaving project :-)

Posted by: Vee at May 3, 2005 04:00 PM