This is a sample for a study group. This required two warps, one tensioned at a regular tension, the other warp at a light tension. Since I was not at home at my normal looms with double back beams I had to improvise weights with milk jugs. Not the first time this have been used , I'm sure! I divided the second warp into three sections and then tied the three sections onto the jugs which had a little water in them for weight. It worked quite well. The sample has been washed in hot water and tumbled dried. Ironed lightly.
No difference in sett, just the tension?
That's just wonderful -- I love it! When you were weaving, could you see the differences in warp tension at the fell? (If so, was it distracting?) What a fun sample, very satisfying.
Ruth
Yes, Karren all the same sett Although the rate of take up was considerable between the two warps i's say about 15%. Unfortunately I cut off before measuringing take up so would have to re sample!
Ruth, this was soooooo much fun to weave. Litlle puckers formed at the fell line as you beat and would grow in size as new little puckers would get beaten in lol, fun!
I think that's more like 5% not 15%. which is still a lot!
I really like those wrinkly stripes!
Beth
Thanks Beth.
What a wonderful project, and an inventive way to get the tension you wanted. Do you think that seersucker could be made on a rigid heddle loom? I'm new to weaving, and am eager to learn new ways for using my rigid heddle loom.
Yes, as it's a plain weave I think it could be done on a rigid hedle. You'd still have two warps. One warp you'd thread thru the slots the other thru the holes ( not to familiar with rigid heddles) then tie it up the one not tensioned yet would be very loose then when tied put the milk jugs on it, I really don't see why it wouldn't work, unless I'm missing something. Worth a very fun try!
Fzxdoc, if you would like moe instruction , feel free to PM me.
is it possible to have photo instruction, or more instruction, pls, i really love you weaving
Sure I'll PM you.
Also, thanks!
thank you, Cathie, for giving inspiration to my halloweave project - here it is!
I think you got a lot more seersuckering than I did... wonder what the secret is? :-)
I am glad you tried it! The secret is light tension on those area you want to pucker and regular to firm tension on those areas to lay flat. That's all I can think of, unless the milk jugs count:)
