Why is the opening between the layers of warp called a "shed"? As a noun, a shed is a storage space. As a verb, it means "to separate or part." In weaving, both definitions make sense: we separate the warp threads to make an opening to store the weft. (If any of you weaving historians know the definitive answer, please write Handwoven. Inquiring minds want to know!) A perfect weaving shed separates the warp threads into two perfectly flat layers. But sometimes independent warp threads wont line up. Then our shuttle catches those wild warps, patterns weave incorrecdy, and frustration (with possible tantrums) generally ensues. There are several reasons why those wild warps happen. If we want sweet weaving, we need to learn to find the causes and fix those wild threads. So here I present some of the most common causes of messy sheds and how to fix them.
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