Finishing Tips & Techniques

Framing a woven tapestry presents a unique challenge with seemingly infinite possibilities. To start you on your framing journey, weaver Olga Owczarek has provided a collection of tips, tricks, and a few ideas to consider before diving into weaving.

So you’ve woven a lovely new wearable piece with a luxury yarn, such as Ode Alpaca, Sero Silk Noil, or a nice wool such as Array, but you’re nervous about wearing caring for it. Fear not, dear weaver! This post will walk you through caring for each of these fibers so you can wear with confidence.

Hemstitching on the loom is a simple and easy process that results in a clean, neatly finished cloth. If you’ve ever felt stressed about your projects unravelling or if you don’t have a sewing machine or serger to finish edges, hemstitching secures your raw edge into tidy little groups while it's still on the loom.

This article covers two basic finishing techniques: hand twisted and braided fringe. A fringe is more than a decorative element—it also secures your weaving. These simple and beginner-friendly techniques can be used on a variety of projects, such as scarves, rugs, and towels.

How to hem handwoven projects by hand or machine.

Curious how to care for your handwoven piece after you take it off the loom? This post explains how to wet finish and care for handwoven cotton, linen, wool, alpaca, and silk.