How to Make Egyptian Style Slings

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INTRO & basics 0:00:00

Cordage used : 0:00:32
Warp length measuring : 0:01:13

Softening cords : 0:02:09
Putting warp on jig : 0:02:51
Weft length: 0:04:14
Retention & Release Cord Styles: 0:04:29
-type 1: adds width to the pouch
cordage is exposed to abrasion
easy to add
- type 2: cords are protected by weft
hard to put on
harder weaving
harder tightening
- type 3: added at the end
easy to put on
small part of cords is exposed to abrasion
-type 4: cords are warp , they are protected
warp has to be thicker so the cords are comfortable
reverse twist release and retention cords

Preparing Cordage for type 2 cord style : 0:05:05

General Weaving: 0:08:36
weaving on this sling: 0:11:53

skipping warps : 0:17:52
why use colored thread 0:31:58
Lower Triangle finished: 0:39:33
When warp cord is short 0:56:15
weaving mistake correction : 0:58:06


Preparing & Removing from jig: 1:00:29
Removing from jig : 1:02:39
Tightening the warp: 1:09:21
Making the Cords(retention & release) : 1:23:50
sew the end: 1:26:27
next cord close up 1:26:50
Cord protection (whipping): 1:28:00
Comparison: Single pass thicker cord vs double pass thinner cords : 1:30:26