Tag: Bobbin

  • Beating the Weft
    Beating the Weft

    Pulling the batten (also called beater) towards the weaver to put one or more weft threads into place.

  • Bubbling the Weft
    Bubbling the Weft

    Easing the tension in a weft shot by throwing the shuttle at a curve to prevent tightening and uneven…

  • Throwing the Shuttle
    Throwing the Shuttle

    Passing the holder for the weft threads from one side of the loom to the other through the opening…

  • Changing the Shed
    Changing the Shed

    Lowering one set of warp threads while raising the other.