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Description: Selvedges are the bane of many a weaver’s existence, and they are particularly challenging for new weavers, who are trying to remember so many details while using their hands and feet in unfamiliar ways. I’m a big proponent of letting our tools do the work they are designed for and I believe that any weaver can achieve consistent selvedges with a few simple techniques. This article covers tensioning your warp, handling the shuttle, finding the beat, getting the right amount of weft, touching or not touching your selvedges, advancing the warp, releasing tension, the sweet spot for weaving, and winding the perfect bobbin.