Lifeline selvedge technique - another way to weave neat edges!

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Kelly Casanova

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@jenthulhu
@jenthulhu 2 жыл бұрын
Kelly you are such a valuable resource in this community. Thank you for all you do!
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jennifer ❤️
@karenbowman1524
@karenbowman1524 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant solution for all of those little things that make me wonder just how to get a good weave. Thank you Kelly.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! 😊
@adamakaru2683
@adamakaru2683 Жыл бұрын
WOW four years gone and I just discovered you (LOL). The fishing line is brilliant idea! I will remember these one for life thank you.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova Жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam 😊
@sharonmurrell9291
@sharonmurrell9291 4 жыл бұрын
May I just say that I think you are a weaving genius!!!!😀😀😀😀😊😊😊!!!!!!! You come up with the best solutions!!!!
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 4 жыл бұрын
😊😊😊
@SueKershawMosaic
@SueKershawMosaic 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Kelly. Really clear and helpful. Couldn't have been better. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge you really are helping us novices!!
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the lovely, positive feedback 😊
@chicamole5980
@chicamole5980 2 жыл бұрын
You’re a wonderful teacher Kelly… Thank you 🙏🏼 from Riverside, California.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ChristineKrannich
@ChristineKrannich 6 жыл бұрын
This will totally change my results going forward! Thank you, Kelly.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, I hope it's a success for you!
@joycesorlien2831
@joycesorlien2831 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate that you explain why this happens....not just how to fix it. Makes me wonder though, could I also get more even edges if I begin and end with a warp thread in a hole?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that can help Joyce, give it a try next time you warp and see if it suits you 😊
@francescaa7093
@francescaa7093 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for asking my question 🌷
@SavtasCreations
@SavtasCreations 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m definitely going to use this tip. Brilliant as usual. Can’t wait for the garment weave a long.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful, thanks for watching!
@silviashealingplace4067
@silviashealingplace4067 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing Kelly, what a fantastic idea, your genius mind at work yet again. Thank you 💕
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Silvia :)
@lindagerhard8381
@lindagerhard8381 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this demonstration! This is something I've tried to overcome by carefully managing that end thread, but this will be a huge help in keeping that edge nice and smooth!
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
Great, I hope it works well for you 😊
@jennyshields8251
@jennyshields8251 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I was just going to cut my woven fabric off the loom because of the right edge so now fixed my problem thanks.
@myroslavajacklitsch6039
@myroslavajacklitsch6039 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! for those loose selvedges are so annoying. I did learn a fishing line tip in double weaving to prevent the warp bunching at the fold side of the double woven selvedge.
@carolynadams2264
@carolynadams2264 3 жыл бұрын
That's just what I needed to see, I've been having trouble with this. Thank you so much.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@tinasimonsen1708
@tinasimonsen1708 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing 😊.....just what I needed 😊
@RinEMV
@RinEMV 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks for the tip!
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@taken-for-pomegranted
@taken-for-pomegranted 2 жыл бұрын
I thought my selvedges were good before, but after trying this technique, I'll never go back to not using it. They turned out perfect!
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! 😀
@kellyphillips1486
@kellyphillips1486 6 жыл бұрын
From one fishing widow to another I was able to quickly find these items in my husbands tackle box. Thanks for helping me save my edges!
@lizaallen1022
@lizaallen1022 4 жыл бұрын
When do you use this wonderful technique? & when do you decide not to use it? I'm making my very first 12" tea towel, using your weaving school video & finished my first cloth. I've noticed this right side selvedge problem. I'm just beginning the 2nd tea towel & will try using this fishing line to remedy the loose edge.
@dawnjanz
@dawnjanz 2 жыл бұрын
Love this idea
@thecatmont
@thecatmont 6 жыл бұрын
what a fantastic tip!! thank you
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@chicamole5980
@chicamole5980 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU!
@Andrew-vo9tg
@Andrew-vo9tg 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demonstration, but could you please either adjust your mic or turn up the volume. Thanks again very helpful.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Andres, this was filmed before I upgraded my sound and video equipment, so I acknowledge that the sound is not great.
@bon47ful
@bon47ful 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kelly. Exactly what I was looking for after worrying all day about the right-hand edge of the table runner I’m weaving. There are maybe four looser warps on the right edge, and I don’t know what I’ve done wrong. Also, I have to use a comb after every pick because of the 1/8” gap left between the wefts. I’m using an 8/4 cotton warp on a 10 dent. Could this be the reason I cannot “beat” the weft yarn closer?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
Uneven tension can be a problem for beating. Another solution to your 4 looser threads could be to weight them over the back of the loom. I use "S" hooks for this, just hook it onto the problem thread behind the back beam/roller to give that extra bit of tension they may need.
@bon47ful
@bon47ful 5 жыл бұрын
Kelly Casanova Thanks, Kelly. The S hooks (plus a few washers hung onto the S hooks for extra weight) helped me finish the table runner nicely. I definitely need to revisit the process of tying on the warp which, for this project, created very uneven tension. 😢
@bon47ful
@bon47ful 6 жыл бұрын
A very inventive, clever solution to a universal challenge. Thank you.
@CCTippers
@CCTippers 5 жыл бұрын
Great tip.
@pamelaleone2926
@pamelaleone2926 Жыл бұрын
Great tip
@bon47ful
@bon47ful 6 жыл бұрын
It’s interesting to me that you put your color into the warp and weave with a single color. Like the rainbow warp and black wedt of another video of yours. Is that called something specific? It’s very nice.
@shelleymcafee8197
@shelleymcafee8197 2 жыл бұрын
Thank-You, this’ll help So-Much! 😉💗
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@rainbowgal8047
@rainbowgal8047 5 жыл бұрын
dang! i wish i had watched this a week ago! i knew about the fishing line and just used it on a (really beautiful!) wedding gift, but i didn't put the line in with the last thread, i put it next to it, and taking it out is making the edges wonky. And i used line that was too thick as well. Dang! Any notions how to fix that? i figure i'll take a weft thread through each loop? Thank you Kelly, for all your wonderful teachings and sharings. You are greatly appreciated, and i learn a lot. Really helpful about the edges, too!
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that the edges will shrink a little and improve after wet finishing. If the loops at the edges are really large I'm not sure if you could fix that.
@rainbowgal8047
@rainbowgal8047 5 жыл бұрын
@@KellyCasanova I already wet-finished the sample, including very hot water for over 1/2 hour, and mostly air drying, then finishing in dryer, and then steam ironing. Better but not fine. I used 5/2 mercerized cotton from lunatic fringe. I think I'll probably have to sort of sew the edges. Darn! I'm still a fairly new weaver, about two years now, and still have a lifetime of learning to accomplish! I am so grateful to be learning this awesome craft. Again so very grateful for all you share.
@patytrico
@patytrico 5 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Thank you! ;)
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@ZIL-so7vx
@ZIL-so7vx Жыл бұрын
cool thanks
@peggywhite5638
@peggywhite5638 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this! I'm taking your Woe To Go class and have started over more times than I can remember. :) I'm happy with my left selvedge in the down shed (left to right) but my right selvedge in the up shed (right to left) is I'll say mixed! How heavy is the S hook? Between my sewing and beading supplies and the "stuff" my husband has in the basement we're bound to have something of similar weight.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova Жыл бұрын
I'll have to weigh one and let you know! 😊
@ggma4743
@ggma4743 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kelly for your videos. I'm looking for a loom( I'm new to weaving on this scale), but I'm not sure which one to purchase. Would you tell me what loom your are using please?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 2 жыл бұрын
In this video, I'm using the 24" Ashford rigid heddle loom, with a stand 😊
@barbaracommeau2212
@barbaracommeau2212 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Kelly. When weaving I do the opposite of you. When I pick from the left I am in low heddle position. Would I put the line on the left side or keep it on the right?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 6 жыл бұрын
Yes Barbara, swap sides. Whichever side is loose and giving you trouble. You can use the fishing line one both sides if you wish.
@anapriolo2558
@anapriolo2558 5 жыл бұрын
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@maureengreen4008
@maureengreen4008 4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if that outside salvage edge on your right is loose because of the way you were beating the weft? You sort of wiggled it instead of beating up and down.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 4 жыл бұрын
I often wiggle 😆 It's looser on the right because the thread is in a slot rather than a hole 😊
@marysroper
@marysroper 3 жыл бұрын
8:30 that was like magic! thanks!
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 3 жыл бұрын
😄👏❤️
@normainnes1598
@normainnes1598 Жыл бұрын
Is ok to add lifelines to both sides at the start to guarantee straight edges? Thanks Kelly 😊
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova Жыл бұрын
Sure, you can do that if you want to 😊
@FrankReiter
@FrankReiter 4 жыл бұрын
It seems me that thing the line onto that bar on your loom will cause problems when wind onto the cloth beam. Am I wrong about that?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 4 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any problems with it 😊
@audreyburman3023
@audreyburman3023 5 жыл бұрын
Kelly, could you add the fishing line from the beginning of the weaving just after finishing the warping?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, certainly 😊
@audreyburman3023
@audreyburman3023 5 жыл бұрын
@@KellyCasanova Thank you for your excellent and helpful videos. I have learned very much already as a beginning weaver.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
That is wonderful to hear 😊
@suzannelanglois8920
@suzannelanglois8920 5 жыл бұрын
You've taught me so much, Kelly, and I thank you for that, but I wish you would improve the audio for your classes. Surely, I can't be the only hard of hearing weaver? I would subscribe to the Online Weaving School if I knew the audio was better than the audio of this class.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Suzanne, is it helpful if I have closed captions?
@maggiepatterson7949
@maggiepatterson7949 2 жыл бұрын
Wonder if i could do this for inkle weaving too? seems like it would work but could it be removed?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 2 жыл бұрын
I've never used it for inkle weaving. Are you having trouble with your edges?
@maggiepatterson7949
@maggiepatterson7949 2 жыл бұрын
@@KellyCasanova I have watched edge videos, and I know practice, pinching, etc. but when I saw this...i thought it might make it a bit easier... thank you for replying. I'll give it a try...and try to remember where I saw this, and let you know how it went! thank you for so many wonderful, helpful, clear, understandable videos!
@itslife3126
@itslife3126 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy that machine and what is the name of it?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 3 жыл бұрын
It's a rigid heddle loom, you can see all my links for my looms in the description box 😉
@mynxkat
@mynxkat 5 жыл бұрын
What if the end threads are in holes and not slots?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
You can still use the technique, just make sure the weft thread wraps around the fishing line at each edge.
@mynxkat
@mynxkat 5 жыл бұрын
@@KellyCasanova Thanks. Had read somewhere that the floating selvedges are to be in slots for unrestricted movement. Will try the adjecent slot where the end threads are in holes.
@daniellecarling1694
@daniellecarling1694 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that is cool do not remember how I got interested in this but good video how do u make a rug want to get this want to make a rug no idea why but that's is what I want to do
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a loom Danielle?
@daniellecarling1694
@daniellecarling1694 4 жыл бұрын
@@KellyCasanova a small one not a big one like this
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 4 жыл бұрын
@@daniellecarling1694 You really need a sturdy loom that can achieve tight tension to weave a rug.
@JulietteSearchRomeo
@JulietteSearchRomeo 5 жыл бұрын
All your threads in the down sheed are looser then the upper ones. Why? I had the same problem with my little loom.
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
It's very common when using a rigid heddle loom, you can't get the same tension that you can on a floor loom, particularly with 8/2 cotton. It's not usually an issue for the finished woven piece, you just need to be a bit more careful when weaving not to snag the looser threads.
@JulietteSearchRomeo
@JulietteSearchRomeo 5 жыл бұрын
Oh thanks for the information. In fact, that I would like to weave cotton for the next time. I have self spun wool on my loom now and a really good tension. By the way, I love your videos! :)
@snidley274
@snidley274 5 жыл бұрын
Why not just use the holes at each of the selvedges?
@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova 5 жыл бұрын
You could, but then you would have uneven threading.
@snidley274
@snidley274 5 жыл бұрын
@@KellyCasanovaYes, I understand that. For fixed patterns, but for freestyle, unfixed patterns, it works.
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