Weaving a Rag Rug on the Rigid Heddle Loom: Part 1

Let's make a foray into weaving with fabric! The video focus is on making a rug, but this fabric is excellent for place mats, bags, and runners, too. Part one covers the tools needed, suggests fabrics, and how to create continuous fabric weft lengths for easier weaving. --------- Video Contents ---------- 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - The Tools Needed 01:00 - 8/4 Cottons Compared 05:22 - Supplemental Beaters 06:46 - Tools for the Fabric 09:25 - The Fabric 17:32 - Preparing the Fabric for Weaving 19:31 - Making Continuous Fabric Strips 22:20 - Cutting the Fabric Strips 35:30 - Tips for Using Recycled Shirts 42:52 - Tips for Strip Widths 44:10 - Tips for No-Sew Strips To get the free project sheet download, subscribe at the link below to my bi-weekly newsletter! Find me: Etsy: http://mingoscornershop.etsy.com Newsletter: https://mingosmusings.substack.com/ Facebook:   / mingoscorner   8/4 Rug Warp can be found here: https://cottonclouds.com/products/rug... Music: "Friendly People" from Photoshop Elements 2024