This might be a good time to inquire- what do these numbers mean? I know it is a sizing reference, but how do they apply? Bigger number neams smaller thread, but how much smaller is 80 thread half as thick (diameter only) as 40 thread? Or does a certain length/skein of 80 weigh half as much as the same amount of 40? Is there a handy reference to see/feel the various size categories? Thanks much in advance, Betsy (occasional spinner, but not of linen, yet)
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 8:07 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] white embroidery Hi, For such fine laces you need a thread of the size 250- 350. The thinnest you can get these days is 140, wich would be almost doubble as thick as required. All the worlds lacemakers who makes the old laces, needs to use cotton thread because they cant get thin enough flax thread. I have heard some, using polyesther thread, wich i think is chrazy, but you know, world is full of strange people......... Bjarne _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
