Flax to Linen: How to grow flaxseed and transform it into linen cloth

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Learn how to grow flax and transform it into linen cloth with this gentle video about the Victoria Flax to Linen Group. A reskilling project that has been growing flax for fibre, in backyards and fields for over a decade.
This video discusses how to grow flax, process the fibre, spin, and weave linen into cloth.
Check out Raven's book, Homegrown Linen; Transforming Flaxseed into Fibre www.etsy.com/listing/67374529...
00:00 intro
00:49 flax to linen Victoria
02:06 growing flax
06:40 rippling flaxseeds
07:53 pond/water retting
10:16 dew retting
13:06 breaking
14:31 scutching
16:02 hackling
17:00 tow
18:00 distaff
20:39 spinning
21:21 scouring
22:23 working/weaving with linen
26:08 dancing aprons
Want to learn more about flax and linen, here are some more videos: • Linen and Flax - growi...
To the memory of Denise Dunn and Barbara Rimmer
With special thanks to Flax to Linen Victoria and the Victoria Handweavers’ and Spinners’ Guild
Dialogue and Demonstration: Beatrice Keizers, Brenda Nicolson, & Raven Ranson
Filming and Editing: Crowing Hen Farm
😷Please note: this video was made following the local health and safety guidelines and requirements at the time of filming. It may seem excessive in hindsight, but it was what was required for us to get together, even in an outdoor setting, in the summer of 2020.
Help me make more free videos for you to enjoy: ko-fi.com/crowinghen
#flax #linen #fibershed

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@tvdsje 2 жыл бұрын

Hello lovely ladies! Just a little warning: while flipping and breaking the boons you want to wear a mask because due to the retting the bundles will be covered in mold. By manipulating it the spores will flow free in the air and those are really really bad for your lungs! For everybody but especially for people with Asthma etc. Gorgeous work!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really important point. The first flax workshop I took was inside a garage and I was coughing for weeks after due to the dust. After that, I always process flax outside, with good airflow. Good thing masks are fashionable these days. Even outside the dust can get to me and even a cotton mask makes a huge difference to improve my breathing.

@DesertSkiesAV Жыл бұрын

Mold is bad for the entire respiratory system (sinuses, bronchial tubes, etc.), as well as for the eyes. Mold spores are so tiny they can get into a cut in the skin. Wear protective clothing, face mask and eye goggles when working around mold.

@kennyfromtheblock7159 Жыл бұрын

@@DesertSkiesAV I wouldn't have thought of goggles, thank you!

@scrapbagstudios Жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking too. I have bad lungs and am always mindful of dust coming from the processes I perform.

@eunicestone6532 Жыл бұрын

My husband's uncle worked in a carpet mill. He ended up with fibers inside his eye that also clogged up his tearducts and was constantly itchy and inflamed. He had a couple of surgeries to have fibers removed. Surgeries were scheduled about every 4-6 months to allow free fiber to coagulate together. Then his doctor went in and removed these gelatinous clumps. It disabled him.

@michellebruton6287 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ladies. I love linen and have a few precious pieces - one is a top I bought when I visited the UK 10 yrs ago (I'm from South Africa) and it is in perfect condition, only getting softer with each wash and wear. I also have a piece of fabric, folded with all my other fabrics waiting for divine inspiration to move it to the sewing machine. I am rushing off now to give it a wash and then roll it up instead, I hope I haven't ruined it. my love and respect for linen is even greater now since watching this wonderful video. You girls are amazing - that is hard work - but very rewarding, I am sure. If I had a swatch of your fabric, I would frame it as a work of art - yes, I loooooove fabric that much 😍 Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Linen is forgiving, but it does like to be rolled when possible. Thanks for watching.

@JCO2002 2 жыл бұрын

This has my vote as the best video on KZfaq. Thank you, ladies.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lileelisamc.4722 2 жыл бұрын

I love linen fabric and purchase it at thrift shoppes whenever possible (otherwise I could not possibly afford quality linen). I recently purchased a $275 skirt for $6. This gives me a deep appreciation for the work that goes in to making linen. I have been becoming increasingly interested in natural textiles, especially natural garment dying.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I love thrifted linen, not only is it giving the garment new life, the fabric is often softer and happier than it is when new.

@ednacrafts9979 8 ай бұрын

I also go there and 👀 . I make embroidery samples because it’s hard to find nice big pieces. 😊

@michaelgavin7621 Жыл бұрын

36 year old straight male here. Loved this!!!! There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@Fumingzeus 2 жыл бұрын

What I like most about this plant is that the whole plant is used…nothing is wasted, from the roots right to the seeds. Very environmentally friendly. Thank you for sharing. Love from UK

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

I love that too. nothing wasted.

@miaomao1817 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much ladies. When I was a kid I lived in a village and saw farmers growing flax a lot. but sadly not anymore. I definitely will show this video to my students to let them know how beautiful and how hard as well the whole process for us to get linen.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! We had a lot of fun making the video.

@sarahc2491 Жыл бұрын

i love the idea of connecting to ancient and pre-industrial societies by creating my own clothing through these methods. Clothing is so important in our daily lives, and this was even more so for people in the past who didn't have fast fashion and they could possibly see their clothes being made from the field to pieces of fabric being sewn together. The intersection between history and fashion fascinates me, and this video inspires me to one day try this process! Thank you!

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much impact cloth has on our daily lives. To think it was all made by hand not so very long ago. Thanks for watching.

@camie89 2 жыл бұрын

As a novice spinner and weaver, learning from experienced makers is the best for me to learn. I love the passion and joy in everyone's faces. I took a weaving class last year and learned immediately I had found my people. This video was so much fun to watch. The end made me smile and gave me a giggle. BRAVA!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Well said! There is something so wonderful when you find your people. Weavers are wonderful.

@theverbind 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for this! I'm 26 years old and I'm trying to reskill traditional crafts, especially weaving. I am so grateful to you all for sharing your years of experimentation and transformation. thank you!!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@staceyvegamarkum4071 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this video! Thank you for "teaching" me how to make linen from flax. 🥰

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@fancydeer Жыл бұрын

I never could wrap my head around how flax was made into cloth. This was awesome.

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@patrickstill9430 3 жыл бұрын

I found it unexpectedly satisfying and calming to watch this fibre processing and hear you ladies narrate what you were doing. I probably won't ever do it myself but thank you for taking me along on your journey with this video.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jannyb9624 Жыл бұрын

I agree! It was so satisfying sharing in their experience.

@midnightrumi 4 ай бұрын

I made it here from reading Joshua 2 about Rahab and she had flax stalks in her roof and I wouldn’t why that was. It’s so cool to see the process of what flax can do!

@linamoses3513 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. I’ve wanted to do this for so long but only saw videos on large scale production. Thanks for sharing.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@theodorejohnson9013 2 жыл бұрын

Such an incredible and informative video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. At 30 years old, I've just discovered that the materials and processing used to make clothes, mattresses, ect., have been slowly poisoning me. I've been left with serious organ damage and an autoimmune condition that's made me allergic to just about everything. I can no longer use most available clothing or furniture. On my quest to obtain natural materials, I've found that the only way to really get them, is to make them yourself. I wish more communities were willing to engage in projects like this.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you liked the video. Yes, it is crazy what is in our modern textiles. Good for you to seek out natural alternatives. I've noticed in my own journey that natural fibre clothes often last longer and make my body feel better.

@oliverallen5324 2 жыл бұрын

Now I can see the "The girl with the flaxen hair" in the work you're doing. Thank you for sharing.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

And the Tow-headed boy. It's amazing how many sayings come from textile crafts. Thanks for watching!

@emmahardesty4330 2 жыл бұрын

Your fine presentation made me think of the first women to figure this out, so very long ago. Thankfully

@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10 Жыл бұрын

I just learned about the health benefits of 100% linen last week but I was shocked at the prices but now after this video I can truly appreciate it!!

@poppygirl76 Жыл бұрын

Everything about this is pure joy. Thank you, ladies! And I loved your dance. :)

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@carolesprickerhoff6939 3 жыл бұрын

I am just starting my own flax to linen study and I am so thankful for this video. I live near Milton Ontario and am a textile student at Sheridan College and the idea of making my own is so thrilling to me. I would love to have like minded friends to go through this process with me as you seem to have there in Victoria.

@CrowingHen 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! How wonderful to have a textile programme at your local college. Happy growing.

@crochetwithmat2610 2 жыл бұрын

You are a bit far, but many of my friends and I are trying new ways to be sustainable, and making linen is part of our experiment. We are near Montreal. If you wish, we could discuss more on the topic! We will be starting our first experiment this summer.

@cujo. 8 ай бұрын

⁠@@crochetwithmat2610 Neat! I’m in MTL and currently experimenting with processing fibres from stinging nettle and milkweed I foraged in the city…supposedly the bast fibres are similar to flax, but I don’t have the personal experience yet to compare

@janelightning73 Жыл бұрын

What precious women! I've always been curious about the flax production process. Thank you for this amazing tutorial! And all the best to all of you... 🌻

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@dawncheriewoodworth3449 Жыл бұрын

This is the most informative video on taking glax to linen I have seen. Thank you so much for explaining the whole process. You ladies did a fine job!

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@asenavery4900 7 ай бұрын

Facinating! I learned to use a backstrap loom as a little girl. Mum would get cotton and linen yarn to weave. The process of taking a plant, turning it into fiber, weaving it, turning the cloth into a garment is an amazing process. Thank you for doing this.

@shirleyclark3731 Жыл бұрын

Wow. nice to see the old ways still being taught and enjoyed

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@JJ-en2rf Жыл бұрын

Your team did an excellent job showing the process visually and explaining it, as well as what can go wrong. Watched this while hand stitching a linen shirt sleeve. :)

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@josequins9099 2 жыл бұрын

It must be soooo satisfying to go from preparing soil and sowing seeds all the way to a finished piece of fabric or clothing. I would love to do this but I have no land. Not even a small yard. Also, the weaving at the end looked incredible.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

It really is satisfying! I've grown linen in pots on my balcony before. But I find cotton makes a kinder houseplant. Pretty flowers and foliage too.

@viriato8566 Жыл бұрын

Very thorough, well-paced and accessible process video. My ancestors were wool farmers & millwrights in the mountains of Portugal so fiber arts is near & dear. Best comprehensive seed-to-linen posting on KZfaq I've seen. Thank you!

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@smiley2477 Жыл бұрын

I got into flax because I heard my silkie chickens would like to eat the seeds. I saw how pretty the flowers were and now I’m interested in the idea of turning flax into linen. I’m probably not gonna make linen but it is interesting. I like things that have multi purpose.

@kimieann1975 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I'm 46 yrs old and just learning where linen comes from. Absolutely love this video.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Rock on! Never too old to learn something new. Thanks for watching.

@tallmikbcroft6937 Жыл бұрын

This was very relaxing to watch as well as informative. Thank you for sharing the blessed memories of your friend. שלום

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@fyrecraftedgaming 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best flax to linen video I've seen! ❤️

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@donnarogers7732 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed this so much. !I love Linen anything! Linen and Cotton My Fabrics! I was born in the South of America. Men in the summer particular ,wore white or Tan linen Suits to keep cool in our oppressive HEAT! Women tended to wear Cotton muslins. Linen production ,an ancient Art. Y'all are remarkable to take on this project.✌️💜🌷🧡💛

@human-qp1mf 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. I'm 60 years old and feel like life is about over for me. This gives me hope. We need to teach this stuff in school so kids understand how much work it takes. Maybe they can appreciate things more. Good job ladies!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it. It would be great to teach this in schools.

@lileelisamc.4722 2 жыл бұрын

where did you develop the idea that your life is over at 60?

@human-qp1mf 2 жыл бұрын

@@lileelisamc.4722 just saying...my life time is almost over. I mean at the most 20 good years lift.

@lileelisamc.4722 2 жыл бұрын

@@human-qp1mf I just turned 60 this year myself. I am in the same boat. I might have 20, 30, 40 years left. My grandfather lived until 98 and my grandmother to 91. Granfathre was travelling the world in his 90's. I lost a brother at 38, and my father this year at 80. My advice is to make the best of whatever you have left, take good care of your physical and mental health.

@ccubito Жыл бұрын

I have taken extensive notes from this video. I am writing a book that includes the flax to linen process. I would like to give proper credit to the women who made this video.

@ammiller3911 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fascinating!!! I am going to plant some next year. Knitting is my passion and to make my own yarn would be amazing. Thanks for your research. Loved the video.

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@kittykatfisher8397 28 күн бұрын

I’m planting my first flax crops this year! Already an avid wheel spinner and weaver ❤ always happy to learn something new and nice to see others have been successful! You ladies are lovely ❤️

@eunicestone6532 Жыл бұрын

I'm fascinated by the lotus silk.

@adamakaru2683 2 жыл бұрын

Denise, R.I.P love thank you for your great enlightenment and knowledge from Tucson Arizona 😇😇😇

@riveraaland 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! I’ve known of the process from reading but seeing you demonstrate each step was so helpful. I love linen!

@GaiaCarney Жыл бұрын

Linen is lovely!

@ginahill503 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you, ladies!! Several friends and I have been playing just like this for several years. I am so thrilled so much interest in bringing back flax production! Beautiful work. Thank you again. Very much enjoyed watching.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@katherinec6031 Жыл бұрын

I loved every part of this video. The dedication to discovering and educating about something so good and useful is beautiful. Thank you so much!

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jeremiahsingularo7340 2 жыл бұрын

Well done ladies.. i always was wondering how it was done back then.. my grangrangran used to have a flax manufacture back then.. we still have stories in the family how they worked with this plant to create stuff.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! I love stories from family history.

@robertaspinall7907 Жыл бұрын

lol, i do not know how i stumbled upon this, but as a regular dude who knows absolutely nothing about stuff like this i found this damn interesting!

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@TheAwesomes2104 4 ай бұрын

Wow, Im so glad I came across this video. What a gem! These ladies are so wholesome and amazing. I'm hoping one day can have some land to grow flax on and maybe even some adorable rescue sheep to try my hand at wool.

@CrowingHen 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@blackcrowcottage Жыл бұрын

I learned so much from this vlog. Thank you so much for showing step by step.

@falconwingg Жыл бұрын

Very pleasant people and a cute sense of humor, thanks for the walkthrough :)

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@janstoll8881 Жыл бұрын

I was spinning wool while I watched and listened. Amazing. A lot of work, I think I’ll stick to wool 😊

@rosemary42 2 жыл бұрын

Marvelous, ladies with great skills and passion for their work.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@LornaFaire 2 жыл бұрын

This is the single most informative video on flax processing and spinning that I have found! Thank you so much for including so many details and troubleshooting tips right off the batt! I finally know what to do with the stricks I have in my fiber stash!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Stash stricks are like fine wine - they improve with age.

@DebsBeez 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a fantastic video! I’ve been spinning for 10 years and have always been intrigued by linen. I will definitely try it. Thank you for keeping these traditions alive

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it! Let us know if you have any questions.

@nextyrannis2151 Жыл бұрын

I may be prejudiced from my interest in traditional technologies, but this video is more interesting than anything Hollywood puts out.

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Thanks. That means a lot!

@maureengurnick3773 2 жыл бұрын

Every September there is a scutching festival in South western Pennsylvania in Somerset county. Old fashion fun, food, music, and of course the demonstration of scutching.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

very cool!

@maudeannelockhart7844 Жыл бұрын

I love linen and this is very informative on how it starts to the finished fabric! Wonderful! We need to keep these traditions.

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jacobmerrill7382 2 жыл бұрын

what wonderful skills! i am thinking about learning to do all of this and growing my own flax crop. this video has been very informational. God bless you all!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@TheMrpiggyboy 3 жыл бұрын

Over all a most charmling and informative presentation. As a graduate of The Olds College master spinners program and also a cranky instructor. In case anyone cares flax is traditionly sun in the Z direction, counter clock wise, also if I may add I have found that if the linen warp yarn is sized with an unflavoured jellatine, espeacialy singles, makes the weaving more tangle free. When dressing the dystaff as you showed.when I tied the strick around my waist there were always chuckles and gigles from the female class members. This is a much needed vidio.

@brendanicolson4666 3 жыл бұрын

There is always something more to learn. Thanks for sharing.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I do love spinning flax counterclockwise. I often wonder if flax grown down under would be spun the other way?

@schizoid6673 11 ай бұрын

It's like the opposite to that programme on Discovery channel, "How it's made", because you actually show the "magic", i.e. the human labour and ingenuity that tranform the flax to linen. Lovely demonstration!

@CrowingHen 11 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly.

@diannej2406 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful demonstration! Brings home the point of how much time and effort it takes to produce something real. Wish more people would think about that the next time they are about to purchase some cheap, shoddy garment that will probably fall apart after a couple of washings.

@mastinomama8939 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Yes! Learning how to grow clothing has taught me so much about using clothing. The quality, the care, the mending. These garments are next to our skin every day and we know so little about them. Growing linen has been a real eye opener.

@soniatriana9091 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you to all of those involved in making this video - to share with everyone/anyone interested in natural fibers, like linen. This was a beautifully demonstrated & very well explained mini documentary, of what success looks like if you set up a good group of equally minded, determined, & passionate people!!! I’m thankful that craftspeople like you still exist & share their knowledge 👏🏻👏🏻!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you so much for the feedback. It's a joy to share our passion with others.

@amyheinen4098 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you to all the ladies who help to make this project a reality and for sharing this invaluable knowledge with the world.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@repurposedart9897 Жыл бұрын

surprised you only have 28 hundred subs as your content is very lovely and relaxing.

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@PermaPen 2 жыл бұрын

A fabulous demonstration of the process, thank you! I'd a vague idea already, but this filled in a lot more detail. I loved that cloth you were weaving!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@wendycaffee7782 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! What a great movie. I've already shared it with a teenager that is planning her first crop of flax. Never having met you ladies, I am amazed how similar your details are to my Flax to Linen demo. I guess we learned from similar sources and experiences. I haven't tried borax for scouring, I've always used my lye soap. Hmm. I'm so happy that there is a a visual source to share with beginning flax/linen fans especially when we aren't getting together during this time of isolation. Thank you!

@CrowingHen 3 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of different things we can use for scouring. I suspect the water quality influences which has the best result. I'm on a well, so my water is different again and I find wood ash and no soap gives me the results I like best (but be careful because wet wood ash can burn skin)

@wendycaffee7782 3 жыл бұрын

@@CrowingHen Thanks. I am on town water and grate my soap up fine, it is a soft, not harsh soap recipe. As long as you don't take a nap while simmering, ahem, burned, it comes out nice.

@karensprings4237 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrowingHen yes the wood ash makes lye. I have used it for the lyr to make lye soap, when I made it with my grandma.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the link in the description for where to buy the book Homegrown Linen; Transforming Flaxseed into Fibre. It's an introduction on how you can do this at home, yourself, even without fancy equipment.

@sandyfustin7253 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love this Thanks

@dawnlim3716 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this wish id carried om as i planted som flaxseed with spinning and weaving in mind in 1992 at the same time I was invited to join a university to paint which I had been involved with since a four year old. I had to choose and painted but recently began weaving again . There's so much to learn and do. Thanks for your video 🙂💞

@jasminerobertson772 10 ай бұрын

Met you folks at Fibrations today, so glad we noticed that you have this wonderful movie. We thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to connect with you again! You are so inspiring :)

@jmo2104 2 жыл бұрын

I learned so much from this video! I cannot thank you enough for showing me that I could do this too! Love the whole process being shown. Well done!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@thebraidedmane Жыл бұрын

How wonderful! Wish I lived close to you ladies so I could join in on this process. I don't have space of my own to grow or process flax, but I'll keep dreaming until I find someone who does!

@madeleinedarnoco5190 Жыл бұрын

Love this and love you! Just pure joy spreading from this video!

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

You are so kind

@900miniatureponies 3 жыл бұрын

This is just wonderful! Thank you for putting it together. What a gift. So much knowledge and great demonstrations!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@rawforyou5514 Жыл бұрын

such a wonderful documentary!!! I love flax, i eat it in every thinkable way and i love linnen. Wish i could be part of this producing process too....

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! If you have a balcony or windowsill, you can grow some flax in a pot to play with.

@rowangreen2373 3 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this. The amount of labor and love that is put into creating linen is stunning. What a beautiful tribute to your friend. I watched this video to learn about how to spin and treat linen thread, spinning heritage flax from the Berta's Flax project. Thank you for documenting your work and sharing it with the world. We need to remember women's work, because it has made the world.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! The Berta's Flax project sounds fantastic. I'm so glad it's getting they are doing it and helping the flax find new homes.

@entrepreneurialadventures760 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrowingHen Sooo question... having a long piece of linen is great but I'm a huge sewer...can I cut into my woven fabric and use it for pattern pieces or will it completely unravel on me?

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

@@entrepreneurialadventures760 That's a great question! The first step is to finish the cloth which involves washing it. Just like we do with commercial fabric before sewing with it. We want to make sure it won't change shape after we sew with it. Some more details on finishing cloth here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq1xa6ecl864n40.html From there, it depends on the cloth. Most of the time you can cut and sew as per normal, but sometimes the weave is a bit loose and the fabric wants to unravel. For that kind of cloth, I sew a line of stitches on either side of where I want to cut so that it doesn't unravel after I cut it. To find out if your cloth wants to unravel, do a couple of sample cuts (one on the grain and one on the bias) to see how it behaves and if you need to take extra steps to keep it acting kind towards you. I would love to hear how it goes.

@entrepreneurialadventures760 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrowingHen thank you so much! I'll definitely have to try that...I really wanna make a billowy peasant top/corset shirt out of it so that it feels more historically appropriate!😁

@trampledbygeese 2 жыл бұрын

@@entrepreneurialadventures760 That sounds like a fun project. I would love to hear how it goes.

@truethought369 Ай бұрын

Well thank you ladies, for explaining the process. Very interesting, and it makes nylon look like a none runner . 😁

@kennedy20007 Жыл бұрын

You ladies are absolutely lovely!

@dominikachmelirova5888 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Everything superbly explained, step by step from start to finish.Thank you very much. 🌄😍

@CrowingHen 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

@marieholt9547 2 жыл бұрын

Now I know where flaxen mane and tail comes from.It looks like a horse tail when bundled before spooling. Thank you for your video.It is so informative and makes a person realize how much work that wonderful fabric is

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@joannathesinger770 Жыл бұрын

I will never complain about the price of linen again!!!

@karonwostenholme6533 Жыл бұрын

I've so enjoyed your video, something I've never seen before, thank you for sharing ❤️ from UK xx

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@eyeofthasky 2 жыл бұрын

as cultural heritage conservationist i am so delighted in seeing this. thanks for everything

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@thewunder-lusters9644 2 жыл бұрын

Clear, concise, and jolly good fun. :) Thank you.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ParkrosePermaculture Жыл бұрын

This was a really lovely and informative video. Thank you for sharing the process with us.

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kittenscrochetsetsy1294 Жыл бұрын

crocheting with linen is hard, but it makes some adorable cloth creations! I love the rustic feel

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's tricky to get the tension right. But beautiful and durable.

@stollenmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ladies so very much for this wonderful project and presentation. I have been knitting since I was a child, and fell into spinning a little over a decade ago. Then I became a part of Berta’s Flax and have become so enamored with flax. I have taught myself to spin the flax. Interestingly enough, a nice lady gave me a Peacock table loom, but have no idea how to use it. My friend Sharron Waybright had a huge, room size loom (this was back in the 70’s) that amazed me. I see a similar loom in your video. Sadly, Sharron was in her 70’s back in the 70’s and I do not have access to all her knowledge. Anyhow, I am about to retire for the second time and am looking forward to growing flax and taking it to woven linen. I am so excited to begin that adventure. I wish I could dance with you, as you did in this film. Big hugs to you all. Thank you so much for you this. What a gift to us all. Laura

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great adventure. Thank you for visiting.

@karlInSanDiego Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making a very instructive video that shows we can do this by hand. I recently completed designing and building a bamboo bicycle. The bamboo tubes are bound together with strips of fine flax burlap dipped in 2 part epoxy resin. This sets into strong frame lugs, creating a bicycle frame built from bamboo grass and Linum usitatissimum! Now I better understand where that flax comes from and how it can be sustainably grown and processed! Some bamboo bike builders use jute twine as an alternative. The flax burlap mimics carbon fiber woven mat, giving strength in multiple directions when set.

@wilmer4258 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I love linen but never knew the story of its making.

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@alaskabarb8089 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I never knew about the scouring step🙄. That looks like my old Schacht loom🥰

@abittwisted 3 жыл бұрын

I use an electric power grain grinder to crush the seed pods without damaging the seed then screed off much of the chaff with screens then use my vacuum seed cleaner to finish the process of collecting the mature seed. Getting ready to do a larger linen project on the loom. I will wash mine first for this next project. Getting ready to spin a bunch more for hopefully my shirt. Small steps but it has been a blast. I really liked the weaving part of this video.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea for processing the seeds. Thanks for sharing.

@abittwisted 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrowingHen Check out the video. I even used a hand grain grinder first and it works great. Slow but good. The power one rips through the process quickly with no damage to the seed. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8llaMt4rciviWQ.html

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool trick!

@carmencaldera5834 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job... Thank you so much for the informative video... Next time I buy a linen shirt I know where is coming from....!!! Now I understand why linen is so expensive...!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@CoryTheSimmons Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much. I started this rabbit hole learning about bushcrafting rope. Now I'm off to learn about looms. 😅

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@j2muw667 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the smocked aprons!!!❤️

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@branni6538 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of skill and knowledge shared. Thank you. Also a lot of work.............but worth it when the end product materializes from your own hands.

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jenniecallomon164 Жыл бұрын

An excellent video, so informative….I intend to grow flax this year, spin & weave it & this has been a huge help , also a delight to watch . Thank you .

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@renevanheerden9366 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much...i know nothing...but are learning from the best!!!

@sandytwinkie 3 жыл бұрын

I love it. I’m obsessed with linen and flax I use both in my daily life this is amazing thank you can I come visit Sandy

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm far too shy, but I hope in 2022 we can start doing the public demonstrations again and share processing linen with everyone.

@tmo.48 Жыл бұрын

Very beautifully interesting. Thank you all. Your lovely linen aprons ♡♡♡

@CrowingHen Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@kristinkristin4467 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful movie! Thank you!

@CrowingHen 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@ARtandSoul998 Жыл бұрын

Such a joy to watch from start to finish, I have just bought some flax seeds to add to my diet and found this video, it's such a charm to watch how the old methods are used in the traditional ways and not lost, thank you so much for sharing this informative video!