It sounds as though they are using rather inferior thread if it has so
much dressing in that it needs washing before being used!
If shrinkage is an issue why not make a sample, measure it carefully,
wash the sample and re-measure.
Even so, BL made from pre-washed thread will still contract when the
pins are removed.
Brenda
On 8 Jul 2007, at 22:12, Jane Read wrote:
Dear friends,
This is mainly addressed to our S.A members, but does anyone else
know about this? Or do it?
Apparently she had had some visitors from South Africa to one or her
workshops and they told her that where they make lace (in South
Africa) they are told to wash their thread! Firstly they have to
skein it, then wash it and then re-reel it. They explained that
their reason for doing this was to wash out the dressing in the
thread, to make it softer, and to prevent shrinkage in the finished
work. I've never heard of such a thing and I'm certainly not going
to start - neither is she (especially as she mostly uses silk) but
she would like to know if any other groups do this. If you are ever
in SA again, perhaps you could find out if there are any lacemakers
nearby and make some enquiries about this.
Very curious, although I'm not planning to try it either.
Jane,
in a damp New Forest, UK
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