How to Weave a Belt with Yarn- Part 3 - Weaving your Belt

This is the third installment in our Braid to Belt series from Jessica Jane Patterson from Spinning Shadows. Make sure you check out the first installment here first.

In the first segment you learned all about planning out the colors in your braid , pre-drafting, separating fiber and attaching the fiber to your spindle.

Learn to warp and weave a belt with hand spun yarn

You would want to first divide the braid long ways as she shows in the first video becase you are going to be spinning two identical single ply yarns

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Mastering 2-Ply Yarn: A Step-by-Step Drop Spindle Guide-Part 2 From Braid to Belt Project

How to Weave a Sash Belt With Hand Spun Yarn- A step by Step guide - Part 2 - 2 ply on a Drop Spindle

This is the second installment in our Braid to Belt series from Jessica Jane Patterson from Spinning Shadows. Make sure you check out the first installment here first.

In the first segment you learned all about planning out the colors in your braid , pre-drafting, separating fiber and attaching the fiber to your spindle.

You would want to first divide the braid long ways as she shows in the first video becase you are going to be spinning two identical single ply yarns

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Make Your Own Drop Spindle

DIY Drop Spindle Tutorial

Master spinning with our DIY Drop Spindle Tutorial. Ideal for beginners, it offers step-by-step guidance to create a drop spindle using household items. With clear visuals, you'll learn the basics and enjoy crafting unique yarns from home.

Homesteading hobbies are perfect for times like these. A personal favorite I've dove headfirst into is fiber arts. You could (and many have) invest thousands of dollars in fiber arts supplies. A spinning wheel alone generally runs from $400-$1200 (even more for extra features and supplies), but spinning, like all fiber arts, has very humble beginnings. People originally made all their own tools.

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