How to Restart Weaving Projects after Cutting off Samples

How to Easily Cut Off and Restart Your Weaving Projects - One Stick Method - by Alix Victoria

 

After cutting off the samples for the new coverlet project, I found a simpler way to lash on again without having to tie everything on again "just so."   This was a very helpful video!

 

 

 

Here, I've added a red thread as a cutting line, as well as a stick to act as the ballast for the new tie on.

 

 

Here, I've folded the new selvedge edge over/under the stick woven into the selvedges to hold all the ends, and keep even tension.

 

Then I secured it with re-usable velcro zip ties. 

 

 

Here's a detail shot of the velcro zip tie attachment point.

No bulky knots! 

 

This seems to be working out fairly well -- so far!  

Now I can actually start weaving this coverlet for real!