I followed all the directions for warping with the Ashford rigid heddle loom. When I got ready to weave I put the reed in the top position and the shed opened fine. I moved it to the bottom position and the shed does not open. I can't figure out what I did wrong.

Comments

Thu, 06/29/2017 - 13:19

Erica J

Hmm I don't remember ever having this problem with my rigid heddle loom. You may have to refresh the page to add a photo, if you don't see buttons above where you write the comment refresh the page. I think a phot would really help in this situation. 

Thu, 06/29/2017 - 13:37

sally orgren

Try tightening up the tension until you get both sheds. What kind of yarn? Is it sticky? Follow Erica's advice > post a photo.
Thu, 06/29/2017 - 15:42

Joanne Hall

Check to see if you have crossed threads behind the heddle reed. Joanne
Fri, 06/30/2017 - 22:20

Sara von Tresckow

What position was the rigid heddle in when you tensioned the warp? It should lhave been in the resting position.
Sat, 07/01/2017 - 00:03

learning weaver

I am so grateful for all these comments. This is my first weaving project "alone" without someone telling me to do each step. I had forgotten there was a "resting position" and so I thought that was the "down position." Now I see! The shed opens fine when it is in the up position and the down position. I had never made it to the "down" position, instead just was putting it in resting and of course there was no open shed. I do love weaving and now I love having a community to help! Thank you.
Sat, 07/01/2017 - 18:36

Erica J

You are most welcome for the help and here in the community!

I look forward to seeing your weaving!