A constant question that plagues all skill levels of weavers is how to maintain that straight selvedge along the edge of your woven cloth. We are here to help with a roundup of some of our favorite articles that discuss the selvedge beast!
Do More Threads Help?
Madelyn answers the question of having a denser sett along your selvedge edge to keep them neat.
Ask Madelyn: Dense Sett for Better Selvedges?
Photo by Matt Graves
It Takes Practice
Having taught many beginning weavers and seeing their frustration with selvedges, Susan reminds us that with any new hobby we need time and practice.
How to Fix Your Selvedges and Achieve an Even Beat
Photo by Susan E. Horton
Pay Attention
Christina found that messing with or being more mindful with her weaving process overall helps with keeping a neat edge.
Fiddle with Your Selvedges
Photo by Joe Coca
Getting Loose
Sometimes no matter what we do that selvedge thread starts to bubble and smile at us, knowing it is causing trouble. Madelyn talks about how to tame that edge.
Ask Madelyn: Fixing Smiling Selvedges
Photo by Matt Graves
Managing Two Shuttles
In this article, Susan shows how to keep a straight edge working with two shuttles.
Better Selvedges for Two Shuttle Weaving
Photo from the “Introduction to Shadow Weave” video
What are your tips and tricks for taming the selvedge? Does it vary with the type of yarn you are using or the weaving technique? Share your thoughts with us here.