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Sttiching with Silk
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
To maintain the beautiful sheen of silk threads we recommend the following while you are stitching:
- work with a 12", 15" or 18" length to keep the thread from tangling
- take time to wash your hands before stitching and if you like use a non greasy hand cream
- stitching with silk is easy and can be quick but use a poke and stab rather than a traditional sewing pass to help keep the thread from fraying or tangling
- on a 14 mesh use a #20 needle and use 4 or 6 of the 8 plys of Needlepoint Silk threads ( You may choose to use all 8 of the plys depending on your taste preference). on an 18 count use 4 of the 8 plys of Needlepoint Silk
- allow your needle to drop and hang or dangle every once in awhile to let the thread relax, which will prevent too much twisting and will also help avoid knotting
- you may wish to use a laying tool, but you can also use the end of your needle to lay strands neatly and evenly
Sttiching with Silk
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
To maintain the beautiful sheen of silk threads we recommend the following while you are stitching:
- work with a 12", 15" or 18" length to keep the thread from tangling
- take time to wash your hands before stitching and if you like use a non greasy hand cream
- stitching with silk is easy and can be quick but use a poke and stab rather than a traditional sewing pass to help keep the thread from fraying or tangling
- on a 14 mesh use a #20 needle and use 4 or 6 of the 8 plys of Needlepoint Silk threads ( You may choose to use all 8 of the plys depending on your taste preference). on an 18 count use 4 of the 8 plys of Needlepoint Silk
- allow your needle to drop and hang or dangle every once in awhile to let the thread relax, which will prevent too much twisting and will also help avoid knotting
- you may wish to use a laying tool, but you can also use the end of your needle to lay strands neatly and evenly
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