other fiber artsterminologyBraiding (or plaiting) and weaving are both ancient ways of making textiles by interlacing yarn in an over/under pattern. But what's the difference between them? And what the heck is fingerweaving?
Not So Rigid Designer
Software for Rigid Heddle Weavers. Now in Open Beta.
sustainabilityThe modern fashion industry, and in particular so called ‘fast fashion’, produces a massive amount of waste, but as weavers there's ways we can reduce our impact!
Not So Rigid DesignerWeaving Softwarepick-upNot So Rigid Designer is a new online tool that lets you design pick up patterns in a format inspired by shaft loom drafts but adapted for rigid heddle looms.
getting startedterminologyloomRigid Heddle Looms are versatile looms that use a rigid heddle to weave fabric by moving the heddle up and down to create a space to pass a shuttle through.