Introduction:
A hemstitch is a way of securing the warp threads at each end of a weave. This technique is useful in preventing a weave from un-weaving itself and is especially useful in creating a professional finish to each end of a woven garment such as a scarf. This blog shows step by step images which can be used to do a hemstitch on a rigid heddle weaving loom, floor loom or smaller frame loom.
Step 1:
In this hemstitch I decided that I would secure bunches of 4 warp threads to match the warp pattern. In the first step the needle is inserted to the right of the next bunch of 4 warp threads going down between the warp threads.
Step 2:
The needle is then bought up 4 warp threads along to the left and two weft rows up.
Step 3:
Pull the thread through the fabric.
Step 4:
When the thread is fully pulled up through the fabric it will look like this.
Step 5:
Loop the yarn as shown.
Step 6:
Take the needle back down the again to the right of the bunch of 4 warp threads going down between the warp threads.
Step 7:
Bring the needle up through the loop 4 warp threads along.
Step 8:
Pull the thread until it forms a knot securing the 4 warp threads.
Step 9:
Pull on the thread to tighten the knot.
This is the process. To continue go back to Step 1.
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