1 || How to not weave too tightly/keep an even tension throughout a weave

Ok, so for this one I had read a few tips, but still I didn’t pull off even tension in the beginning. I put together a post on how to plain weave so that your weave sides don’t pull in. The basic idea is to try thinking about weaving as placing the weft threads between the warp instead of pulling the weft threads between the warp. This is easier said then done because when you weave you pull the threads through, but no matter what weaving technique you’re using you should always be looking at your warp threads and making sure they look fairly un-disturbed on the loom. If you see one or more that is pulling out of it’s line, then try loosening your weft thread until the warp can sit straight. But don’t go crazy, your weave will never be “perfect”, just fix any really obvious warp pulls as you weave. It’s a hard task for many people that develops with time, which brings me to my next item… Continue Reading