Thank you for this. I used a toilet paper roll, did a few vertical slits and folded the top over. This created a phlange at the top so yarn won't side off. I used the loop you showed and a small metal object for a light amount of weighted tension. Perfect selvedge edge now :-)
Put the yarn inside the canister and snap the lid over the warp end. No need to tie half hitch outside in your method. Then, when you need more length, pop off the lid and draw out more warp.
Hi Diane! It depends on how far you are into the process! If you've already wound your project, or are in the process, I'd recommend tying your replacement yarn to the front, thread it where it needs to go, and simply weight it off the back. Does that make sense? Let me know if you have follow up questions!!
Absolutely! Great question! I use a couple different sources. First off, I love supporting my local weaving store, Three Moons Fiberworks (www.threemoonsfiberworks.com/ ). If I know I'm placing a huge order, I like to use Great Northern Weaving (greatnorthernweaving.com/). And because I like using a big variety of colors & fibers, I have purchased portions of fellow weavers's stashes when they were moving or downsizing. I hope that helps!!! Let me know if I can answer any other questions!
You simplified this so much. Thank you, I used a T-pin ti secure the broken warp thread in place. The idea of using the film canister is so clever.
@@TinyWeaverLori I'm so glad it was helpful!
You are brilliant! You give me hope I can figure this weaving thing out and be half decent with it, I time that is lol
Ahhh, I'm so glad it was helpful!!!
Thank you for this. I used a toilet paper roll, did a few vertical slits and folded the top over. This created a phlange at the top so yarn won't side off. I used the loop you showed and a small metal object for a light amount of weighted tension. Perfect selvedge edge now :-)
Wow!! Look at you!! So clever!! Great job!
Thanks - I needed this - had a floating selvedge fray on me! This should work the same way, I think.
Absolutely! Replacing a floating selvedge should be even easier because you don't need to worry about threading it through a heddle! Good luck to you!
Great to know! Thanks
You're welcome!
Thanks for this info! Just broke 3 different threads!
Oooh, Sandra! I feel your pain! Hopefully those will be the last ones & you'll have nothing but smooth sailing from here on out!
I just started a project and boom. Three gone.
Put the yarn inside the canister and snap the lid over the warp end. No need to tie half hitch outside in your method. Then, when you need more length, pop off the lid and draw out more warp.
Oooh, great idea!! Thank you!
That's a half hitch. Great video.
Thank you so much!!
so I'm winding a new project on my loom and broke a warp thread. Do I fix it the same way as your video since I have not yet started weaving??
Hi Diane! It depends on how far you are into the process! If you've already wound your project, or are in the process, I'd recommend tying your replacement yarn to the front, thread it where it needs to go, and simply weight it off the back. Does that make sense? Let me know if you have follow up questions!!
May I ask where you source your weaving yarn from?
Absolutely! Great question!
I use a couple different sources. First off, I love supporting my local weaving store, Three Moons Fiberworks (www.threemoonsfiberworks.com/ ).
If I know I'm placing a huge order, I like to use Great Northern Weaving (greatnorthernweaving.com/).
And because I like using a big variety of colors & fibers, I have purchased portions of fellow weavers's stashes when they were moving or downsizing.
I hope that helps!!! Let me know if I can answer any other questions!
That loop around the film canister is called a half hitch.
Thank you!!