GO FISH! 

HOW TO REDUCE BROKEN SELVAGE

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Many times we use soft yarns to make scarves, or other fabrics.  These soft yarns take a lot of abuse during the weaving process and can break at the selvages. 

To reduce frustration and provide a stable edge, add a strand of fishing line as a floating selvage.  You can add this after beaming and threading the loom.   Measure out a generous amount of fishing line (more than the length of the project), put most of it in an empty film canister (with digital cameras these are going to be a hard to find item!) or empty medicine bottle (not so hard to find) and hang this over the back beam.   Run the loose end through the reed and tie it in with your outside warp bundle as you tie on to the front apron rod.   After your project is woven and off the loom, gently remove the fishing line from the project before washing or tying fringe.