School of Weaving Kit – s03e08 Simple Supplementary Warp

Things we will learn:

• how to add supplementary warp threads to a plain weave warp
• how to warp those extra threads in with the base warp
• that you don’t always need a supplementary warp beam
• how to manage the tension on the supplementary warp with a simple rod
• how to manipulate those supplementary warps threads via the tie-up

Kit Includes:

• 16/2 cotton – Fuchsia
• 16/2 cotton – Purple
• 16/2 cotton – Raspberry
• 16/2 cotton – Cayenne
• 20/2 Bombyx silk – Limelight

Select another 30/2 Bombyx silk to use for your weft, or you can weave the piece with your 16/2 cotton.

Jane uses bits of silk from her stash to experiment with different weft colours. Purchase the colours she uses below or use up your stash!

• 30/2 silk – Dragon Fruit
• 30/2 silk – Buddha Berry
• 30/2 silk – Tiger Lily