Or perhaps the cotton/medical tape? (Using a Spiral wrap) Might leave adhesive on your good hoop, though. Still better than masking tape...
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Suzi Clarke Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 8:14 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] tissue paper At 13:49 03/12/2005, you wrote: > >In a message dated 12/3/2005 8:02:50 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >Because i got the advise to use this on hoop frames, when embroidering, >cover the edge with this paper to protekt from dirt. >Could i not just as well use a piece of calico, i have plenty of that > > >Tissue paper is the thin paper used for wrapping gifts. I would think >calico (what we Americans call muslin) would work just as well, if >not better. >Tissue paper isn't very sturdy and might tear before you were done with your >work. > You could also use plain cotton bias binding, as this is also less likely to tear than tissue. Suzi _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
