This is another good technique to learn for restoring textiles, provided you can get enough of the original thread to work with.
Draw out enough threads to make desired border, and hemstitch at both edges. Now take an equal number of vertical threads in each stitch (usually 3, 4 or 5) according to weight of fabric being used. Do the needleweaving on right side of fabric over and under each group of threads divided by hemstitching - never split these groups. Always be sure that weaving threads are close together so they cover vertical threads of drawn section.
To begin work, fasten end of thread by placing it along first group of threads and working over it. To end off, run needle back into weaving for about four rows and cut thread close to work. Practice the following basic formations before starting to work.
Vertical Bars (top right): Fasten thread at lower right and work closely around first group from bottom to top. End off thread. Make each bar separately in the same way.
Zigzag Bars (2nd from top) Fasten, thread at bottom right and work one vertical bar, but do not end off. Work two stitches around first bar and next group of threads at same time, then work down 2nd group of threads. Work around bar just completed and next group of threads at same time. Continue in same way until completed.
Double Bars (bottom two): Fasten thread at lower right, weave under first group of threads and over 2nd group (vertical bars). Then weave under 2nd group and over first group (3rd from top). Continue weaving closely under and over first and 2nd groups from bottom to top. End off thread. Make each double bar separately.
