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WEAVING HEMMING, EDGING & FINISHING
x   SELVEDGE (WOVEN)
xx   HEMMING, EDGING & FINISHING
xx   WEAVING

Choosing end finishes for woven towels and table linens.
HANDWOVEN Spring-Summer 1980 (v.1#2) pg. 55

Tip: How to tie fringe of 3 inches or under with an overhand knot, using a metal awl to simplify the procedure.
HANDWOVEN Mar 1981 (v.2#2) pg. 11

Stitched finishes in the Guatemalan tradition. Covers overcast edging, figure eight join, shaped figure eight join, buttonhole stitch join, solid buttonhole stitch join, button stitch openwork and buttonhole stitch tassel.
HANDWOVEN Nov 1981 (v.2#5) pg. 29

A guide to edges, joins, trims, embellishments, hems and closures for handwoven clothing.
HANDWOVEN Nov 1981 (v.2#5) pg. 42

Directions for hemstitching handwoven items. Includes basic instructions, ladder hemstitching, trellis hemstitching and hemstitching on all four sides.
HANDWOVEN Nov 1981 (v.2#5) pg. 56

How to weave your own bindings, edgings and trims on a floor loom. Instructions included for thirteen different patterns.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1983 (v.4#4) pg. 34

Tips on designing a suitable border for handwoven fabric samples.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1983 (v.4#4) pg. 83

Tip: How to weave a good, firm, even selvedge on your cloth.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1983 (v.4#5) pg. 22

Fringe elements. Tips on finishing handwovens with a knotted fringe. Covers design considerations; selecting yarns; how to tie a good, straight edge and how to trim the fringe.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1984 (v.5#4) pg. 22

Tips on solving selvedge problems.
HANDWOVEN Jan-Feb 1985 (v.6#1) pg. 59

Selvedge notes. Several tips on weaving and finishing selvedges.
HANDWOVEN Jan-Feb 1985 (v.6#1) pg. 62

How to make machine knit ribbing for woven goods.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1985 (v.6#2) pg. 30

A weaving trick for controlling floating selvages. Includes instructions for weaving an 8"x72" scarf in point twill.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1986 (v.7#3) pg. 92

Tip: Use a thin layer of fabric glue along the first and last picks to keep handwoven fabric ends from unweaving before they are sewn.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1987 (v.8#2) pg. 19

Finishing touches for handwoven household linens.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1987 (v.8#3) pg. 27

Tips for beginning weavers on how to weave a good selvedge.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1987 (v.8#4) pg. 26

Tip for weaving a narrow band of trim with looped fringe in such a way that edge warps won't unravel into the loop area.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1988 (v.9#3) pg. 7

Tip on manipulating a very long thread when hemstitching on a loom.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1988 (v.9#4) pg. 20

Three tips to help with selvedges.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1989 (v.10#2) pg. 35

Tip: Weave a few extra rows to prevent fringe from becoming tangled in the first washing.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1989 (v.10#4) pg. 19

Using separately woven bands in the design of handwoven garments.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1989 (v.10#4) pg. 34

Tip: A "classy" edge finish that works even on curves.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1989 (v.10#5) pg. 18

General description of techniques for extended and accented selvedges.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1989 (v.10#5) pg. 70

Tip on a sturdy hem for table mats that get washed often.
HANDWOVEN Jan-Feb 1990 (v.11#1) pg. 18

Finishing tips for fuzzy or hairy textiles. Discusses pilling problems, how to prevent uneven shrinkage and wavy edges, and brushing.
HANDWOVEN Jan-Feb 1990 (v.11#1) pg. 50

Tips from a veteran fiber show juror on pillow finishing, hems, seams and wall hanging constructions.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1991 (v.12#3) pg. 30

Looped fringe with hemstitching. Advice for beginning weavers.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1991 (v.12#3) pg. 37

Fabulous finishes. Trims, finishes or embellishments for weaving projects. A collection of 15 articles.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1991 (v.12#3) pg. 50

Tip shows a fancy fringe to weave sideways.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1991 (v.12#3) pg. 60

Hemstitching, simple or elaborate. Describes basic hemstitching at beginning and end of handwoven piece, as well as ladder, trellis, square, Italian hemstitching, cording, needle-weaving and drawn-thread work in needle-weaving and loop stitch.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1991 (v.12#3) pg. 71

Tips on how to avoid untwisting and breakage of single-ply or loosely plied floating selvedge threads when weaving.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1992 (v.13#2) pg. 23

Finishing finesse. Fulling techniques explained.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1992 (v.13#3) pg. 22

Tip describes how to avoid weft buildup on selvedges when working with several weft changes.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1992 (v.13#4) pg. 70

Hemming ways. The steps in constructing an attractive and nondistracting hemline on handwoven garments.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1992 (v.13#5) pg. 23

Creating borders on all sides of twill cloth.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1992 (v.13#5) pg. 46

Consider the borders. Advice for a beginning weaver on how to plan and design a border of a woven piece.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1992 (v.13#5) pg. 54

Advice on what makes good selvedges and on how to achieve them.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1994 (v.15#3) pg. 20

Some thoughts on obtaining even, sturdy selvedges when weaving fine-sett cotton fabrics.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1994 (v.15#4) pg. 20

Tip shows how to make a simple fringe twister.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1994 (v.15#4) pg. 25

Handwoven upholstery fabric is woven in a 3/1 twill with plain-weave stripes. Instructions are included for weaving a complimentary passementerie fringe with inlay.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1994 (v.15#5) pg. 72, 96

An introduction to the basic techniques of woven trims (1) Gimps, (2) braids and galloons, (3) fringes and (4) tassels.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1994 (v.15#5) pg. 73

Fulling wool by hand and machine. A brief history of the technology and information on how to full wool fabrics by hand in the bathtub or in a washing machine.
HANDWOVEN Jan-Feb 1996 (v.17#1) pg. 35

Waulking (a traditional Gaelic method for hand finishing or fulling woolen cloth) is explained, along with how to prepare the fabric and the soap solution.
HANDWOVEN Jan-Feb 1996 (v.17#1) pg. 38

Tip on how to use a beater as an aid when tying knots or twisting fringe.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1996 (v.17#4) pg. 10

Tip for locking alternating wefts at the selvedges.
HANDWOVEN Sep-Oct 1996 (v.17#4) pg. 11

Tip on how to make evenly knotted fringe.
HANDWOVEN Jan-Feb 1997 (v.18#1) pg. 10

A rule that solves the selvedge problem when weaving straight twill.
HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1997 (v.18#3) pg. 24

Bias bindings, piping and tubes as edging and embellishment for handwoven garments.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1997 (v.18#5) pg. 68

Tip shows how to make a small tool to help make twisted fringe.
HANDWOVEN Nov-Dec 1998 (v.19#5) pg. 20

A technique for hemstitching the beginning edge of a weaving after finishing the piece.
HANDWOVEN Jan-Feb 1999 (v.20#1) pg. 10

Tip tells how to mark handweaving with a contrasting thread so it is easier to hemstitch.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1999 (v.20#2) pg. 14

A look at selvages and techniques for weaving a good selvage. Includes tips for curing a poor one.
SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #40 Fall 1979 (v.10#4) pg. 26

A beginner's guide to finishing handwoven garments.
SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #48 Fall 1981 (v.12#4) pg. 40

Edges and trims. How to plan joins. Includes instructions for the Sorbello stitch and how to make a tassel.
SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #55 Summer 1983 (v.14#3) pg. 52

Complementary crochet. How to use crochet to finish off woven clothing. Use for simple trims or elaborate additions. Use to link fabric pieces or to supplement woven yardage.
SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #57 Winter 1983 (v.15#1) pg. 68

Weaving project ideas. Includes a blanket, "woven" fringe, fabric reproduction, and long-eyed heddles.
SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #59 Summer 1984 (v.15#3) pg. 66

Tips on finishing (stitching) your woven products: joining edges and trims.
SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #60 Fall 1984 (v.15#4) pg. 67

Selvedge treatments. A variety of approaches are described including sleying variations, tension weights, selection of shuttle size, beating techniques, use of a stretcher, and floating selvedges.
SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #98 Spring 1994 (v.25#2) pg. 54

How to weave fringe.
WEAVER'S JOURNAL #18 Fall 1980 (v.5#2) pg. 42

A unique finish based on a technique used by the Mayoruna Indians in Peru. Used to finish a woven bracelet. Tips on weaving an Amazonian bracelet are also included.
WEAVER'S JOURNAL #35 Winter 1985 (v.9#3) pg. 15

Firfletting, a fringe treatment from Norway, traditionally used for linen runners.
WEAVER'S JOURNAL #36 Spring 1985 (v.9#4) pg. 40