How to End a Weaving
Weaving is the art of making fabric using some type of weaving loom. All woven projects consist of the warp threads, which run vertically down the length of the woven fabric and the weft threads which are horizontally positioned. Whether you weave on a professional weaving loom or one you made yourself from cardboard, picture frames or other objects, the process of removing your weaving from the loom and finishing your project is essentially the same.
Instructions
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Cut the warp threads at the top of your loom or woven piece. Cut the threads where they begin on the loom to give yourself the most room to work with.
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Tie the warp threads together as you cut them. If your warp threads are close together, cut them in sets of six. Hold three in your left hand and three in your right hand and make an overhand knot twice to tie them together. If they are far apart, cut and tie them two at a time. Position your knots as close to the woven fabric as possible. Continue this process across the weaving from left to right.
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Cut the warp threads on the bottom of your woven fabric and tie them together as you did with the threads at the top of the loom. If you have extra long threads at the bottom, cut them at about the same distance from the weft threads as you did on the top.
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Trim your warp threads to make fringe. Measure the threads so they are all about the same length and cut them with your scissors to make them even.
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Weave in your warp threads if you do not want fringe. To do this, thread the warp onto an embroidery needle, one or two threads at a time and weave in the fringe on the back of your woven fabric. Repeat this until all warp threads have been woven in on the back of your woven fabric.
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