Making a hand tied weft with bulk hair (and fishing line) ;)

First of all I want to say that I am so glad that my little video has been of use to so many, and I want to thank you for all the nice comments left. If you have posted a question that I haven't answered, do send me a message because I probably just missed it. If your question is about finishing the weft: the answer to that question is right here in this video description.

I am in no way a pro, I just taught myself how to do it a dull weekend after finding instructions on this website:

http://www.mhrw.com/weft_technique.html
For some reason no matter how Itry I can not get this page to show that URL correctly. If it doesn't work to click it, copy/paste it into your browser and remove the space between the e and the f in the word "weft".


Some short answers to questions I often receive:
When I'm finished, I just cut the pieces from the stool. I weave them in the width that I want them (ie the length I want my individual weft pieces to be for highlights or full hair pieces) and then cut the fishing line maybe half an inch longer than the weft. Then I fold the fishingline over and secure it by sewing with regular sewing thread and needle by hand. I sew along the entire weft, just to be sure it stays put. :) I also want to say that fishing line isn't the best material, but it was something I happened to have at home when I made the video. I now use a strong thread called "grizzly". it's basically just extremly strong sewing thread used for sewing buttons etc. It's thinner than the fishing line and it makes the end bit easier: you just cut the thread a a few inches longer when you're finished and secure the weft with the same strands that you weave with.

There's no special method to wrapping the thread around the stool. I jsut get three strands of my thread, wrap it around and tie.

This kind of weave doesn't shed! If you pull on one hair from the weft it is more likely to break than slip out of the weave. Great, isn't it?


Once more for clarity: I finish the weft like this: I cut the line a few inches away from the weft, fold it back agains the weft I just produced and then, using regular sewing thread and a needle, I secure the weft by sewing through the entire length, making sure that the ends of the line stay put.

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[eyesxset2xkill]

Now how do you put them in your hair? do you sew them into your hair or do you attach clips?

[MissDeliana]

@eyesxset2xkill You could go either way. Personally, I prefer clips.

[Sparklngcrystalz]

Thanks so much for posting this as I have not been able to find a video on this technique. It's a great, clear video. Right now I am wondering what other stick tool I can use besides the chair.

[MissDeliana]

@Sparklngcrystalz The professionals have a specific tool for this. It's like a stick thing with adjustable holders for the thread and you attach the thing to a table with a thumb screw.

[lilbit15210]

if someone sends you hair would you do it and how much would it cost ?

[MissDeliana]

@lilbit15210 I don't make wefts to order, but I am sure that there are people out there that do! Try googling for them. :)

[MissDeliana]

@XxIMLDlxX Sorry if my Swedish accent bothers you, you can turn the audio off. ;)

[SweetLittleElise]

I'm so glad I found this video! I just bought human hair from the thrift store for $2.90, yes it was new and was still in the package. I thought it was on track but when I opened it I saw it was bulk hair! So luckily I can try to make my own wefts!

[Foxxycatt]

this is amazing, i have to master this!

[kader10able]

thanks a lot for this video, but what do you do when you finish weaving? do you just cut it at the end?

[MissDeliana]

@1asteraster Hmm, I can't say I fully understand how you mean. Maybe you're missing a step of the process? I can't make another video with further instructions right now, but maybe some of the other instruction videos on youtube might clarify it for you?

[1asteraster]

my middle thread always left out and when i try to slide the hair its stuck help me... i ve already bought some hair