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Article / Updated 03-26-2016
The warp is the threads that are stretched lengthwise on the loom. The weft is the threads that are woven across the warp. Depending on what you are weaving, you can use either your own handspun or a commercial yarn for the warp. The warp shown in the following figure is a commercial rug warp that is strong and fairly coarse.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Spinning on a wheel requires the same hand muscles used for hand spinning. If if you have already developed these, it should be easier when you add in the treadling movement with your foot. Before you begin spinning you might want to try some of these warm-up exercises: These warm-ups and stretches transfer blood and warmth to the muscles and tendons, which makes them more flexible: Spread your fingers wide apart.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
A spinning wheel is an extension of your body and needs to be adjusted to you. Every wheel spins differently. As you spin on your wheel, you can adjust it to fit your style of spinning. Remember to make all of the adjustments gently, moving the pegs a fraction of an inch at a time. Keep the wheel spinning while you adjust it, listening to the sounds that the wheel makes, and paying attention to how it feels: Put on the drive band Instructions for the drive band differ depending on the type of drive you have: Single drive: Place the drive band on the whorl (put it on the middle-sized whorl if your wheel has more than one).
