This is the best, clearest, easiest to follow hemstitch tutorial I've found on UA-cam! Thank you for these clear and precise instructions. You included information so a brand new weaver can understand the purpose and process, and when and how I may want to use hemstitching. Thanks!
To those wondering why Darrin didn't make more vids, you can visit his website and there's a message about his having to deal with a cancer diagnosis in 2019 and then the pandemic. He doesn't say if he came down with cancer or someone close, but it would seem to have meant the end [for now?] of his continuing providing weaving tutorials. I sincerely hope he's made it through. His website and video channel had just started in "19 and are still available to view.
Thank you, this is terrific! My son found a little loom made from a wood frame and nails in a free pile and created a cool project, but I had no idea how to finish it off. I’m also glad to see that it’s apparently much easier when you keep the project on the loom! 😂 Noted for next time.
Thank you SO MUCH for this video... I started weaving with no other real fibre background and any sewing STRESSES me out... this is such a perfect simple explanation so I can get pieces off my loom.
OMG, I love you! You cannot imagine how many videos I've watched, and how many instructions I've read -- and this is the first that makes sense to me. Thank you!
Very informative. Thank you. I make face and dish cloths for family and friends for Christmas. I have hemstitched and then secured the ends by machine sewing as I leave only a 1/4 inch hem. Now, I will be bold and just use the hem stitch.
Thank you! I am very new to weaving and, as others have said, this explanation is the clearest I have seen. (I have subscribed and might even get myself a rigid-heddle loom and return for further instructions.)
Thank you for such a clear explanation and excellent camera work! I have never been able to understand how to hemstitch from any other diagram, video, or demonstration. Your explanation was like a lightbulb in my brain. Again, thank you!
I’ve been searching videos for days (newbie here) and you are a godsend! It is so simple yet I needed the clarity and simplicity of your video to secure my brain so I can get to work on finishing my towels! Thank you thank you thank you! I will be subscribing and looking forward to whatever else you generously offer to those of us who are new (and clueless!) to weaving…
This is the best and clearest teaching of hem stitching that I have seen and I have watched many. I finally get it and can go in both directions without contorting myself or the loom. Many many thanks!!
I've just started RH weaving after a 5 year break and this video is by far the clearest explanation of hemstitching I've found. I'm so glad I found your channel and the wonderful website and patterns! Thanks so much!
Thank you!! I knew from other videos how to finish the piece with a hem stitch but not how to start one. This is so clear. I'm a beginning weaver and really appreciate your instruction.
I am a beginner weaver. As in, I don't know anything! I bought a beginner's pattern and a highly-recommended book on weaving. I was surprised that certain basic knowledge was taken for granted. Luckily I found this video - visually clear, simple and complete directions. All questions answered, and I've finished my first project! Will be following this channel for more tips and instruction - thank you!
You, good sir, are a blessing! No matter what video I tried to follow I was always left confused. This is perfectly clear and very easy to follow. Thank you.
Thank you for this video! If I do this ending I do not have to knot at the end, right? This ending is like doing a knot? So the thread doesn’t come out
Very good. Simple and easy to follow. How do you deal with the hem if you didn't use enough tail length. First time I heard about hem stitching at the beginning of the weave. I'll remember to do that next time. Today will be my first ever attempt to do this technique. Thanks
There are multiple ways to finish ends of weaving. If you don't want fringe, then you should hem the ends either with a sewing machine or by hand. 5/8", doubled works great.
Even if you're going to hem your woven cloth, hemstitching will secure the edge without needed machine sewing. I prefer sewing hems by hand and it's easy to turn under a hemstitched edge [fringe trimmed close] without fraying or using a sewing machine.
The difference is in the tightening one needs to do to secure the woven edge. An embroidery blanket stitch is formed the same way, but generally is not tightened.
This is the best, clearest, easiest to follow hemstitch tutorial I've found on UA-cam! Thank you for these clear and precise instructions. You included information so a brand new weaver can understand the purpose and process, and when and how I may want to use hemstitching. Thanks!
Best hem stitch video I have found!! Ever easy to follow and reverse since I’m left handed. Thank you for making the video and sharing it!
Oh thank the Lord someone finally made a video that I can actually see what is happening.
Thank you so much! 😊
To those wondering why Darrin didn't make more vids, you can visit his website and there's a message about his having to deal with a cancer diagnosis in 2019 and then the pandemic. He doesn't say if he came down with cancer or someone close, but it would seem to have meant the end [for now?] of his continuing providing weaving tutorials. I sincerely hope he's made it through. His website and video channel had just started in "19 and are still available to view.
His website appears to be removed.😢
Please donate to Darrin’s GoFundMe + more current info at:
gofund.me/dd03cb52
Best hem stitching video I’ve seen!
Thank you, this is terrific! My son found a little loom made from a wood frame and nails in a free pile and created a cool project, but I had no idea how to finish it off. I’m also glad to see that it’s apparently much easier when you keep the project on the loom! 😂 Noted for next time.
Thank you for such clear directions.
Prayers for your healing and for your caregiver. 🙏🏻
Cancer sucks!
Thank you SO MUCH for this video... I started weaving with no other real fibre background and any sewing STRESSES me out... this is such a perfect simple explanation so I can get pieces off my loom.
Clear and concise, which is what we all need! Thank you so much for this
OMG, I love you! You cannot imagine how many videos I've watched, and how many instructions I've read -- and this is the first that makes sense to me. Thank you!
Very informative. Thank you. I make face and dish cloths for family and friends for Christmas. I have hemstitched and then secured the ends by machine sewing as I leave only a 1/4 inch hem. Now, I will be bold and just use the hem stitch.
Thank you! I am very new to weaving and, as others have said, this explanation is the clearest I have seen. (I have subscribed and might even get myself a rigid-heddle loom and return for further instructions.)
Thank you for such a clear explanation and excellent camera work! I have never been able to understand how to hemstitch from any other diagram, video, or demonstration. Your explanation was like a lightbulb in my brain. Again, thank you!
New weaver-trying to learn all i can-bless you for your well done hem stitch finish. Im sunscribed.👌
Hemstitch always confused me until now. You are a great teacher, thank you
I’ve been searching videos for days (newbie here) and you are a godsend! It is so simple yet I needed the clarity and simplicity of your video to secure my brain so I can get to work on finishing my towels! Thank you thank you thank you! I will be subscribing and looking forward to whatever else you generously offer to those of us who are new (and clueless!) to weaving…
Very instructive and useful 🙂Thank you👍
I can’t tell you how many videos and illustrations I’ve studied to learn gem stitch. Yours is the one that works on me, thank you!
This is the best and clearest teaching of hem stitching that I have seen and I have watched many. I finally get it and can go in both directions without contorting myself or the loom. Many many thanks!!
The very best demo and explanation yet ! Thank you 🌟
I've just started RH weaving after a 5 year break and this video is by far the clearest explanation of hemstitching I've found. I'm so glad I found your channel and the wonderful website and patterns! Thanks so much!
Love just started learning to weave and his instruction are so clear and easy to understand.
You just saved my day,,,, thank you sooooo much 😊😊❤
I don't know why he quit doing tutorials. he has a good voice
Cancer! It’s unfortunate but he had to step away for this reason. Please donate to Darrin’s GoFundMe + more current info at:
gofund.me/dd03cb52
Thank you!! I knew from other videos how to finish the piece with a hem stitch but not how to start one. This is so clear. I'm a beginning weaver and really appreciate your instruction.
I am a beginner weaver. As in, I don't know anything! I bought a beginner's pattern and a highly-recommended book on weaving. I was surprised that certain basic knowledge was taken for granted. Luckily I found this video - visually clear, simple and complete directions. All questions answered, and I've finished my first project! Will be following this channel for more tips and instruction - thank you!
Just tried this hemstitching method yesterday! Thanks for sharing! This is really helpful!! ❤
This is the best demonstration and explanation video for hemstitching your weaving project. Search no further!
Excellent video
Enjoyed how clear and concise. very helpful
Great video and explanation! I'd tried other videos without much success, so was so happy to find yours! It was really great! Thanks!!
Gracias!
I've only recently taken up Weaving & this is the best tutorial site I have found. Thanks!
Honestly, this is THE BEST explanation of hem stitching I have ever seen. Thank you.
Brilliant. Really clear and helpful. Have only just started weaving and this has explained some queries that I had.
Loved your video. Very well done..
Best tutorial ever. Thank you. You make it so clear.
Wow!!! This is so clear. Thank you so much!!!
You, good sir, are a blessing! No matter what video I tried to follow I was always left confused. This is perfectly clear and very easy to follow. Thank you.
Thank you, you are a great teacher!
Great instructions! So easy to understand. Thank you.
Good visual. Now I think I got it. I often forget to leave beginning tail. New weaver. Thanks.
Thank you for the wondering well shot and voiced tutorial i went threw a bunch before yours !
Thank you for the very clear instructions and demonstration. 👍👍👍
I am a newbie, thanks so much for your simple and clear instructions. This helped me a lot.
Thank you so much for this
Great tutorial. Thank you
Great video. Very clear and easy fo follow!
Please do more videos 😊❤
I'm subscribing!!!!
Thank you very much for your good explanation.
Muchas gracias es un excelente video muy claro y bien explicado 👏👏👏👏
Perfect!!! Thank you!!
Absolutely perfect! Thanks!
Love the way you explained the hem stitch. But when I tried to find it I couldn’t. Is it still available? And if so how do I find it.
Thank you!
Thank you for this video! If I do this ending I do not have to knot at the end, right? This ending is like doing a knot? So the thread doesn’t come out
Very good. Simple and easy to follow. How do you deal with the hem if you didn't use enough tail length. First time I heard about hem stitching at the beginning of the weave. I'll remember to do that next time. Today will be my first ever attempt to do this technique. Thanks
Love this
A bent tip needle works better than a straight tip.
Subscribed
Can’t seem to find your website it takes me to a casino page ? Wanted to try your towels
Can you hem stitch off the loom
Greetings, Your link is not working to get to the pattern. Can you help?
How should I do it if I don’t want fringes
There are multiple ways to finish ends of weaving. If you don't want fringe, then you should hem the ends either with a sewing machine or by hand. 5/8", doubled works great.
Even if you're going to hem your woven cloth, hemstitching will secure the edge without needed machine sewing. I prefer sewing hems by hand and it's easy to turn under a hemstitched edge [fringe trimmed close] without fraying or using a sewing machine.
Can someone share the towel pattern?
The website link takes me to some really dodgy place. Anyone know what has happened to the rigidheddleweaver site? Is it still live|?
No, the website closed. Please donate to Darrin’s GoFundMe + more current info at:
gofund.me/dd03cb52
Can’t locate the pattern.
I have always known this as blanket stitch.
The difference is in the tightening one needs to do to secure the woven edge. An embroidery blanket stitch is formed the same way, but generally is not tightened.
Your web address took me to a suspicious site. Are you still active?
No, the website closed. Please donate to Darrin’s GoFundMe + more current info at:
gofund.me/dd03cb52