Rigid heddle generator

Rigid heddle generator.

A narrow decorative band can be woven on a rigid heddle. There are various techniques for manipulating the threads to create different patterns. In this specific generator, you can create a single- or double row of holes. Additionally, you can also adjust the height of the slots, diameter of the holes, and even the top and bottom border for better grip! The only limit here, is the size of your own printing bed.

If you find a hole or a slot catching on the yarn, try to lightly sand the area and the issue should go away.

Parameters:

• Holes: Amount of holes to generate. 
  • The generated slots will always be one less than the amount of holes.
• Hole diameter: The diameter of each hole in mm.
   
• Slot length: The length of each slot in mm.
• Slot width: The width of each slot in mm.
   
• Space: The edge-to-edge space between holes and slots in mm.
  • I would recommend a space of 2.5-3 mm or more.
     
• Border top and bottom: The border which extends outward on the top and bottom in mm.
  • I would recommend a bigger border on top and bottom if the heddle is long, as it provides some extra strength horizontally. 
• Border left and right: The border which extends outward on the left and right in mm.
• Border radius: The border corner radius in mm.
  • Set value to 0, if you want the corners to be completely straight.
     
• Heddle thickness: The thickness of the entire heddle in mm.
   
• Add double hole: Generates an additional row of holes.
   

If you would like to include some pattern threads in the heddle, have a look at my double slotted rigid heddle generator here: