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Linen thread for hemstitching
I tried asking this on the uk group but got no reply -
I bought some linen to make a tablecloth, but I haven't been able to find linen thread. I did try a lacemaking site, but I wasn't sure what type of thread to order and they never responded to my email. Can anyone help? A US source would be fine. I should add that I need *sewing* thread, not embroidery or buttonhole thread; and a medium to fine weight (it shouldn't be very visible when finished - just the pulled threads). Many thanks... SarahEmm |
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On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 06:28:32 +0000, SarahEmm wrote:
I tried asking this on the uk group but got no reply - I bought some linen to make a tablecloth, but I haven't been able to find linen thread. snip I did notice you'd got no reply to this. I don't know a source for linen thread. I hemstitch my linens with rayon embroidery thread by Madeira. The rayon has a soft sheen, which contrasts very prettily. If you want to try it, I order mine from www.barnyarns.com. Trish |
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SarahEmm "my name with an extra m" @yahoo.co.uk wrote:
I tried asking this on the uk group but got no reply - I bought some linen to make a tablecloth, but I haven't been able to find linen thread. I did try a lacemaking site, but I wasn't sure what type of thread to order and they never responded to my email. Can anyone help? A US source would be fine. I should add that I need *sewing* thread, not embroidery or buttonhole thread; and a medium to fine weight (it shouldn't be very visible when finished - just the pulled threads). AFAIK, there is no such thing as linen sewing thread. You will need to use a fine embroidery thread, which will probably work just fine. Londonderry sells a 100/3 linen thread which will probably work just fine for hem stitching (since it is often used for that in finishing linens). You should be able to find a supplier in the UK. jenn -- Jenn Ridley |
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From: SarahEmm "myname with an extra m" @yahoo.co.uk
I bought some linen to make a tablecloth, but I haven't been able to find linen thread. .... I should add that I need *sewing* thread, not embroidery or buttonhole thread ........ Have you tried any of the heirloom sewing sites? I don't do any heirloom type sewing but I know they have a lot of specialty items and they work a lot with fine fabrics. Martha Pullen has her own site http://marthapullen.com you might try there and see what you can see. Also try posting over at RCTN. There are a number of people who do heirloom embroidery and sewing and they might have some recommendations for you. Dianne Lewandowski is the resident RCTN mayven on this type of stuff and if linen sewing thread is available, she'll probably know where to find it! If you prefer not to post to RCTN, you can contact Dianne through her e-shop website http://www.heritageshoppe.com . Let us know if you find the thread, OK? CiaoMeow ^;;^ .. PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ Queen of Kitties Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their WHISKERS!! Nothing is complete without a few cat hairs! |
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Check out this site
http;//najecki.com/repro/Notions.html NAYY I haven't ordered from them yet. Julie Richmond, VA SarahEmm "my name with an extra m" @yahoo.co.uk said... I tried asking this on the uk group but got no reply - I bought some linen to make a tablecloth, but I haven't been able to find linen thread. I did try a lacemaking site, but I wasn't sure what type of thread to order and they never responded to my email. Can anyone help? A US source would be fine. I should add that I need *sewing* thread, not embroidery or buttonhole thread; and a medium to fine weight (it shouldn't be very visible when finished - just the pulled threads). Many thanks... SarahEmm |
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On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 06:28:32 +0000, SarahEmm "my name with
an extra m" @yahoo.co.uk wrote: I bought some linen to make a tablecloth, but I haven't been able to find linen thread. I did try a lacemaking site, but I wasn't sure what type of thread to order and they never responded to my email. Can anyone help? A US source would be fine. http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com/2Threads.html http://www.vansciverbobbinlace.com/ http://www.snowgoose.cc/ http://www.lacis.com/catalog/catalog.html http://www.needleworkcorner.com/needle.htm Above are three sites that I've seen recommended on the lace-making lists, and the last is an embroidery house where I bought my last batch of Medici for darning. (I figured that I should include one where I've actually bought stuff.) Somewhere, there is a spinner who makes linen sewing thread to order, but I've mislaid the URL. I don't think she did the really-fine threads anyway. Decent linen thread is hard to find, because there is so much hand labor in making the truly-fine thread -- the plants have to be harvested by pulling them up by the roots, for example -- that many of the best strains have been allowed to go extinct. I use DMC Cordonnette when I need a good cotton thread. Unfortunately, they no longer make it in sizes smaller than 100/3, equal to common #50 sewing thread. When I made my linen cycling jersey, I did all the top stitching with warp threads raveled from a scrap of the fabric. Even though the fabric was cheap, the threads were of excellent quality, and almost didn't need waxing. I've left the scrap pinned to the curtain in case I want to sew something else with a fine, bright-yellow, linen thread. Joy Beeson -- http://home.earthlink.net/~joybeeson/ -- needlework http://home.earthlink.net/~beeson_n3f/ -- Writers' Exchange joy beeson at earthlink dot net |
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joy beeson wrote:
When I made my linen cycling jersey, linen cycle jersey? Now you have my attention!! Do tell.... Penny S |
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On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 06:28:32 +0000, SarahEmm wrote:
I bought some linen to make a tablecloth, but I haven't been able to find linen thread. I did try a lacemaking site, but I wasn't sure what Hmmm... I don't know what anyone else has used, but I have just used plain off the shelf Gutterman polyester sewing thread for making a couple of linen / linen blend blouses. I'm planning to do the same for the next two linen blouses. Mine seems to be holding up OK. YMMV, Sarah |
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Sarah Dale wrote:
On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 06:28:32 +0000, SarahEmm wrote: I bought some linen to make a tablecloth, but I haven't been able to find linen thread. I did try a lacemaking site, but I wasn't sure what Hmmm... I don't know what anyone else has used, but I have just used plain off the shelf Gutterman polyester sewing thread for making a couple of linen / linen blend blouses. I'm planning to do the same for the next two linen blouses. Mine seems to be holding up OK. YMMV, Sarah I use cotton for machine sewing and silk for any hand finishing. -- Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 10:58:09 -0800, "Penny S"
wrote: linen cycle jersey? Now you have my attention!! Do tell.... Woven linen -- it's just a long-sleeved pullover shirt with pockets in the back. And two more in front -- us old ladies like to keep our candy handy. Still haven't figured out how to close the sleeves. Pinning is a real pain, I can't tie a drawstring one-handed, and I'm adamantly-opposed to elastic in hot weather, even linen-encased elastic. Leaving them open isn't an option; I went riding in straight sleeves once -- and scooped up a wasp. Since I was still in the habit of getting a welt six inches across -- somehow (knock wood) I outgrew that -- I very nearly didn't make it home. Amazing how much you use the right hand while riding. Picture at http://home.earthlink.net/~joybeeson...W/LINJERSY.HTM I have removed the drawstring at the waist since taking the picture. The long pants in the photo are also linen. Joy Beeson -- http://home.earthlink.net/~joybeeson/ -- needlework http://home.earthlink.net/~beeson_n3f/ -- Writers' Exchange joy beeson at earthlink dot net |
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