I discovered a threading error after I’d woven about an inch or so and an ordinary comb helped isolate the mistake in the heddles. [click photos to enlarge]
I discovered the error in only a few of the sheds—2 warp threads were closer together than the rest of the warp.
Then I vaguely saw in the woven part what looked like an error in the reed. It wasn’t the reed, but a mistake in the threading which was obvious when I isolated the area in the heddles with the comb.
I took out all the threads from the error to the edge of the warp. It was helpful to have the woven part still in place.
Here are the first 4 threads in their proper heddles.
Thank goodness for the lease sticks in the cross! I always keep them in behind the heddles in case of an error or broken thread so I can quickly find the correct heddle(s) to make the repair.
I put the threads into the reed as I went along.
Here the 40 ends are re-threaded and re-sleyed in the read, ready to tie on. I’ll take out the previously woven part and tie on the whole warp again. I like to lash on, especially with this slippery and expensive silk warp thread.
Yes, Combs are wonderful tools. I use them when working on a Navajo rug loom. I also use an afro comb with the lick handle. I was also fortunate that my father made that loom as well as several ergo combs, which are wooden and much stronger. thanks for the reminder
Tell me about the handle on the afroo comb, please. Peggy
Brilliant. We weavers can be pretty creative problem solvers
This is a great idea. I will get a comb in my supplies right now.
This tip came at exactly the right time! I was wondering how to isolate those threads. Thanks for sharing!