Wool directly from sheep If the wool comes directly from the sheep, they will have to wash the fleece first before anything else. Afterwards, the fleece should be checked for some short guard hairs because any fiber that is shorter than one inch will not look good after being spun. Thus, the best way is to remove these short and useless fibers and discard of them completely. Back then, spinning is only regarded as an essential part of the cottage industry which kept families properly and comfortably clothed by using the fleeces that were shorn from the sheep that they, themselves, raised. But now, spinning yarn is known to be such a perfect complement to hobbies related to crochet and knitting. As soon as you have mastered the spindle, you can expect to have already learned the steps to successfully spin using the spinning wheel. You can draft out the fibers, twist the fiber to form a yam and wind up and store the spun yarn. The First Steps The first step is to tie the leader on. Link the leader to the drop spindle by tying a piece of yarn measuring around 18 inches long to the shaft just over the whorl. You will then create the first thread of homemade yarn. More on the Approach As soon as the fibers are already spun together for a foot or so, you can stop then take out the tie from the leader yarn found on the spindle hook. Tie the end of the leader yarn with the new homespun yarn that is still connected to the spindle. It was around this time that the plain tapestry technique started to be quite famous. Other patterns that were popularly used were diagonal twills, herringbone, and diamond. With wool, seamstresses could now come up with shoulder blankets, dresses, shirts, belts, door hangings, saddle blankets, hair ties, blankets, and kilts. If you have enough space, you may pick a more stylish spinning wheel to double as a decorative piece. Pick the best spinning wheel that gives you enough comfort. You should feel very confident and comfortable in your spinning position as you work. The treadle should be quiet, and the bobbins easy to manage.