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bookmark question

bigwhitesofadog
 

The loop technique is used by sailors to secure a lashing; usually lashing a small cord around a larger line to keep the end from fraying.
Sandra 
Neon22
 

I started as an inkle weaver and its literally the first thing I ever learned.
So I think it falls into the category of one of those things that you assume everyone knows.
So alas I can't help with where it comes from. It is very common when tablet or inkle weaving.
I also use it on the table loom at start and finish or between items if doing many on the same warp.

this one shows the end specifically
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_ZIKQyiT2w
P George
 

Thanks for this link!
Have never heard of this loop start before. Does it come out of any traditional method, or is there any credited with teaching it’s use?

Many thanks
Patrice 


On May 5, 2022, at 4:30 AM, Neon22 <mschafer@...> wrote:

I think this is a good example of the start. Same thing at the end
https://youtu.be/10P6VS-hErA?t=112

Neon22
 
Edited

I think this is a good example of the start. Same thing at the end
https://youtu.be/10P6VS-hErA?t=112

Actually this one shows the end specifically
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_ZIKQyiT2w
Alice
 

I use same method but instead of finger i leave a crochet hook in

Alice
Sharon Rose Airhart
 

Does anyone know of a video demonstration of this technique?

Thanks.

On May 4, 2022, at 7:29 PM, Chrystal de Freitas via groups.io <chrysdef@...> wrote:


A heart felt thanks to all of you who responded to my bookmark question 

I got it!! I can see where my mix up was and now will zip right along - 

Thank you all so much, 

Warm regards, 

Chrystal 


-----Original Message-----
From: Neon22 <mschafer@...>
To: weavetech@groups.io
Sent: Wed, May 4, 2022 3:45 pm
Subject: Re: [weavetech] bookmark question

This is a common method when weaving on an inkle or tablet loom. This also works even if weaving on a full width loom.
  • Insert a thin strong thread as a kind of waste yarn in the last pick with a few inches out each side. (you can do this for the last two rows if you want even more security.)
  • After the last weft is done then pull out a full width of weft and knot the waste thread to the end of it.
  • Then pull the waste thread back through the fabric which will pull the weft all the way through (but it will be in a row behind your end).
  • Then snip it off inside somewhere and you have a tied in weft.
If you do this for two rows back from eth end then pull out a double width of weft and snake it through twice.

You can also do this at the beginning to secure the edge.
  • When starting leave a full width of weft free, then when on row 2, cast that length through along with your regular weft thread (but heading in the other direction).
  • Now the beginning is also tied in.
Chrystal de Freitas
 

A heart felt thanks to all of you who responded to my bookmark question 

I got it!! I can see where my mix up was and now will zip right along - 

Thank you all so much, 

Warm regards, 

Chrystal 


-----Original Message-----
From: Neon22 <mschafer@...>
To: weavetech@groups.io
Sent: Wed, May 4, 2022 3:45 pm
Subject: Re: [weavetech] bookmark question

This is a common method when weaving on an inkle or tablet loom. This also works even if weaving on a full width loom.
  • Insert a thin strong thread as a kind of waste yarn in the last pick with a few inches out each side. (you can do this for the last two rows if you want even more security.)
  • After the last weft is done then pull out a full width of weft and knot the waste thread to the end of it.
  • Then pull the waste thread back through the fabric which will pull the weft all the way through (but it will be in a row behind your end).
  • Then snip it off inside somewhere and you have a tied in weft.
If you do this for two rows back from eth end then pull out a double width of weft and snake it through twice.

You can also do this at the beginning to secure the edge.
  • When starting leave a full width of weft free, then when on row 2, cast that length through along with your regular weft thread (but heading in the other direction).
  • Now the beginning is also tied in.
Neon22
 

This is a common method when weaving on an inkle or tablet loom. This also works even if weaving on a full width loom.
  • Insert a thin strong thread as a kind of waste yarn in the last pick with a few inches out each side. (you can do this for the last two rows if you want even more security.)
  • After the last weft is done then pull out a full width of weft and knot the waste thread to the end of it.
  • Then pull the waste thread back through the fabric which will pull the weft all the way through (but it will be in a row behind your end).
  • Then snip it off inside somewhere and you have a tied in weft.
If you do this for two rows back from eth end then pull out a double width of weft and snake it through twice.

You can also do this at the beginning to secure the edge.
  • When starting leave a full width of weft free, then when on row 2, cast that length through along with your regular weft thread (but heading in the other direction).
  • Now the beginning is also tied in.
Lorelei Caracausa
 

I use the same technique I use to finish inkling bands.  I create 3 long loops of relatively thin bit strong thread, folded, at least 3 inches longer than the width of my bookmarks.  I lay a loop, along with the true weft, in the last 3 picks, having the actual looping  ends alternating sides of the bookmark.  Then weave one more final pick, cut the weft at least 4 inches wider than the bookmark, then place this loose weft end into the last loop, pull the loop and weft end thru the web until it is up against the selvage, repeat with this weft end into the 2nd loop, pull taut, the place the weft end into the last loop, and repeat.  Cut this weft thread after wet finishing


On Wed, May 4, 2022, 2:56 PM Chrystal de Freitas via groups.io <chrysdef=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
Hi Everyone - 

Don't post much but read everything that comes through.  Thank to all the amazing weavers out there. 

Here is my question - I love to weave bookmarks.  Somewhere I saw a technique to pull in the last weft thread of the bookmark 
where it was secured in the weave itself.  

This avoided having the hand sew an edge. 

Hiding the first weft pick of a bookmark is easy, it is the last one.  

Does anyone recall where this technique is mentioned? 

Thanks in advance, 

Chrystal 
San Diego  
Sue Mansfield
 

Instead of putting one's finger in the next to the last pick I cut the weft long enough to weave two picks plus extra for threading a tapestry needle. Weave the two picks preceding the last pick with this extra weft and cut this thread at the selvedge. This gives a firm end to the bookmark or tape.  At the beginning of the weaving I also have a tail of weft and double two picks there.

Sue Mansfield


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sue_briney
 

Chrystal -
That is the way I weave my bookmarks.  

On the next-to-last pick, I leave my finger in the shed.  Then I change sheds, throw the last shot, cut the thread leaving a tail to put in the space held by my finger.  I leave a little loop at the edge, beat and then tighten the last shot by pulling on the loop.  Then pull on the end of the thread in the next-to-last pick to even up that selvage edge.

That's it!    



-----Original Message-----
From: Chrystal de Freitas via groups.io <chrysdef@...>
To: weavetech@groups.io <weavetech@groups.io>
Sent: Wed, May 4, 2022 3:56 pm
Subject: Re: [weavetech] bookmark question

Hi Everyone - 

Don't post much but read everything that comes through.  Thank to all the amazing weavers out there. 

Here is my question - I love to weave bookmarks.  Somewhere I saw a technique to pull in the last weft thread of the bookmark 
where it was secured in the weave itself.  

This avoided having the hand sew an edge. 

Hiding the first weft pick of a bookmark is easy, it is the last one.  

Does anyone recall where this technique is mentioned? 

Thanks in advance, 

Chrystal 
San Diego  
Chrystal de Freitas
 

Hi Everyone - 

Don't post much but read everything that comes through.  Thank to all the amazing weavers out there. 

Here is my question - I love to weave bookmarks.  Somewhere I saw a technique to pull in the last weft thread of the bookmark 
where it was secured in the weave itself.  

This avoided having the hand sew an edge. 

Hiding the first weft pick of a bookmark is easy, it is the last one.  

Does anyone recall where this technique is mentioned? 

Thanks in advance, 

Chrystal 
San Diego  

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