BW-04. Rigid heddle #3 – classic pick-up
Bands Section #1: Rigid heddle
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11m
What this project will teach you:
- Detailed look at the threading order in the rigid heddle
- Adding border threads on either side of the pattern threads
- How pattern threads are surrounded by ground threads
- Close-up description of thread structure
- Threading chart explanation
- Tips on winding the warp
- Finding the correct "starting" shed
- Weaving chevron pattern, row by row
- Tips on memorizing a pattern
Up Next in Bands Section #1: Rigid heddle
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BW-05. Rigid heddle #4 – 11 pattern ends
What this project will teach you:
- Appearance of header in this "Classic" pick-up technique
- Review of setting up band lock
- Becky's band analysis from 1981
- Discussion of project sheet and threading chart
- Getting started and adjusting the width
- Row by row demonstration of pick-up
- Splic... -
BW-06. Rigid heddle #5 – 25 pattern ends
What this project will teach you:
- Using a medium size band lock
- Tips on keeping the warp tension on a wide heddle
- View of full width threading chart
- Row by row demonstration of pick-up
- Cleaning the shed -
BW-07. Rigid heddle #6 – pattern slot
What this project will teach you:
- Introduction to rigid heddle with pattern slots
- Detailed look at threading chart
- How this heddle makes basket weave ground
- Other tools can weave this same structure
- Bars are indicative of heddle type
- How this pattern stays in the "right" shed at the b...
