Quote Originally Posted by figheadair View Post
Nice job. This is how traditional Claddach Garters were made too. The difference between these and those is that the traditional garters were a warp faced cloth meaning that the stripes ran in only one direction (longways). Very comfortable to wear and easy to weave. I have some naturally dyed ones that I'll post when I get amoment. Garter knots also offer an interesting series of options and variations.
Inkle loom weaving is also a warp face weave. Usually the weft is kept to one color and the warp can be multiple colors for your design. Im sure as time evolved early warp face weaving became more intricate as you can do stripes, squares, chain knot and other designs. I found the Inkle was the catalyst to other weaving I now do. Here is a good wiki on Inkle looms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkle_weaving

The main thing I enjoy about this type weaving is I can put some design into the garter ties. I personally like the ties best but with some of the thinner less expensive kilt hose I will use the flashed and elastic for less bulk. When I wear my heavier bulky kilt hose the ties look great and the knot less noticeable. Also most commercial ties are single color and with hand made ones you can vary that. Id only wear the ties, not flashes, with my plus2's, military moleskin breeks and tweed hunting breeks (yes the only pants I will wear anymore). So really depends on what you want in a look as to flashes, no flashes or ties.