Flax to Linen: How to grow flaxseed and transform it into linen cloth

Learn how to grow flax and transform it into linen cloth with this gentle video about the Victoria Flax to Linen Group. A reskilling project that has been growing flax for fibre, in backyards and fields for over a decade. This video discusses how to grow flax, process the fibre, spin, and weave linen into cloth. Check out Raven’s book, Homegrown Linen; Transforming Flaxseed into Fibre 00:00 intro 00:49 flax to linen Victoria 02:06 growing flax 06:40 rippling flaxseeds 07:53 pond/water retting 10:16 dew retting 13:06 breaking 14:31 scutching 16:02 hackling 17:00 tow 18:00 distaff 20:39 spinning 21:21 scouring 22:23 working/weaving with linen 26:08 dancing Want to learn more about flax and linen, here are some more videos: To the memory of Denise Dunn and Barbara Rimmer With special thanks to Flax to Linen Victoria and the Victoria Handweavers’ and Spinners’ Guild Dialogue and Demonstration: Beatrice Keizers, Brenda Nicolson, & Raven Ranson Filming and Editing: Crowing Hen Farm Please note: this video was made following the local health and safety guidelines and requirements at the time of filming. Help me make more free videos for you to enjoy: #flax #linen #fibershed