Brenda wrote: > OK, so you thread the leading end of thread into the needle. Do you > then pull a small part of the cut piece of thread through the eye or do > you pull 3/4 of it through? and what about if you are going to use the > thread double? >
The short end, when machine stitching, is the old cut end directly off the end of the spool. Same for hand sewing--pull the old cut end a short way through, knot the just-cut end. If you use the thread doubled, which some consider "lazy" (you don't have to do as many stitches to get the same strength seam), it doesn't much matter. You will have half the thread going the wrong way, period. This directionality really only matters for embroidery or fancy handsewing (if at all), and then you use single thread (heirloom sewing) or two separate plies (embroidery). Those who use a single ply of embroidery floss doubled over, are usually doing it because they want it easier (easier to start), and don't care about the slight (invisible to most people) difference that comes from using two strands going the same direction. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
