Jessica Gee Feeding

For many hand spinners, the process of carding can be a mystery, especially when it comes to feeding the fibre into the drum carder. Jessica Gee's recent revelation about how to properly feed fibre has left many in the spinning community scratching their heads and wondering why no one told them sooner.

As someone who has been pulling locks apart sideways and then putting them in straight for 10 years, I can attest that it's easy to assume that the way you're doing it is correct. But, as Jessica Gee so aptly put it, 'Why didn't somebody tell me?' The irony of having been taught a technique that is not only incorrect but also counterintuitive is not lost on many spinners.

Jessica Gee's discovery was born out of frustration and curiosity. She had always struggled to get the fluffy, incredible batts she wanted from her drum carder, despite following the advice of experts and resources. It wasn't until she watched Judith MacKenzie McCuin feed fibre into a drum carder sideways that she realized the truth.

According to Jessica Gee, fibre always goes into a drum carder sideways. Not tip first, not butt first, not even an end first - sideways. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the spinning community, with many spinners reevaluating their techniques and questioning what they thought they knew about carding.

The truth is, most hand spinner resources recommend feeding fibre into the drum carder in a specific way, but Jessica Gee's discovery shows that this may not be the most effective or even correct method. As she so humorously pointed out, it's like stating your position on circulars or straights - there is fierce debate about whether to feed fibre tip first or butt first, but the truth is, it's all just a matter of personal opinion.

For those who have struggled with carding, Jessica Gee's revelation is a game-changer. By feeding fibre into the drum carder sideways, spinners can achieve the fluffy, incredible batts they've always wanted. And for those who thought they were doing everything right, it's a chance to reevaluate their technique and potentially improve their results.

In conclusion, Jessica Gee's discovery about how to properly feed fibre into a drum carder has sent shockwaves through the spinning community, but it's also an opportunity for spinners to learn and grow. So, the next time you're struggling with your drum carder, take a closer look at how you're feeding your fibre - you might just be amazed at the difference sideways can make.

Jessica gee feeding