[h-cost] Mid-19th Century Clothing Workshops
Please pardon the cross-post to several applicable lists! We've opened registration for two workshop series related to women's mid-19th century clothing, 1855-1865. Details and on-line registration are found at our site, linked in my signature. March 26-28 I'll be in Tempe, Arizona; June 5-7 I'll be in Jacksonville, Florida.Regards, Elizabeth Clark http://www.elizabethstewartclark.com Historic Clothing Tech Support at http://www.thesewingacademy.org ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Which end of the thread?
This is not exactly historical but it is about hand-sewing, so... I have always thought that you thread the end that comes off the spool first through the needle. But today I was reading one of those 'useful hints' books which said you should thread the other end first to prevent knots! Any thoughts? Viv. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Which end of the thread?
Go with the grain of the thread. Run your fingers down the thread one way, then down the other way. The path of least resistance is the grain. Going against the grain can damage the thread! Arlys On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:25:22 - Viv Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is not exactly historical but it is about hand-sewing, so... I have always thought that you thread the end that comes off the spool first through the needle. But today I was reading one of those 'useful hints' books which said you should thread the other end first to prevent knots! Any thoughts? Viv. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw1aBnjXCzY3yijFTvczl70qOeFMS88BnzHO8Q88M6aA1Zru4/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Which end of the thread?
I don't know if it damages the thread, but I know that watching the way the twist goes into the needle means there is less knotting and frustration when I'm embroidering with silk. alex On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 4:07 PM, Cynthia J Ley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go with the grain of the thread. Run your fingers down the thread one way, then down the other way. The path of least resistance is the grain. Going against the grain can damage the thread! Arlys On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:25:22 - Viv Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is not exactly historical but it is about hand-sewing, so... I have always thought that you thread the end that comes off the spool first through the needle. But today I was reading one of those 'useful hints' books which said you should thread the other end first to prevent knots! Any thoughts? Viv. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw1aBnjXCzY3yijFTvczl70qOeFMS88BnzHO8Q88M6aA1Zru4/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- I'm buying this fabric/book now in case I have an emergency...you know, having to suddenly make presents for everyone, sickness,flood, injury, mosquito infestations, not enough silk in the house, it's Friday... ;) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Which end of the thread?
At 23:11 23/11/2008, you wrote: I don't know if it damages the thread, but I know that watching the way the twist goes into the needle means there is less knotting and frustration when I'm embroidering with silk. alex On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 4:07 PM, Cynthia J Ley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go with the grain of the thread. Run your fingers down the thread one way, then down the other way. The path of least resistance is the grain. Going against the grain can damage the thread! Arlys On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:25:22 - Viv Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is not exactly historical but it is about hand-sewing, so... I have always thought that you thread the end that comes off the spool first through the needle. But today I was reading one of those 'useful hints' books which said you should thread the other end first to prevent knots! Any thoughts? Viv. I have to say that I have tried both ways, and if the thread is going to knot, it knots, and neither way is any better! But then that's me and the thread I use - cotton, not polyester. Suzi ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Which end of the thread?
I do a lot of handwork and have found that there are so many factors involved - quality, fiber, weather, etc. - I just bypass the whole thing and coat my thread with beeswax. Gives strength to cheap thread and smooths fibers so there is less wear. Rebecca Burch Center Valley Farm Duncan Falls, Ohio, USA The only twelve steps I'm interested in are the ones between the flat folds and the brocades. --Anonymous Costumer-- On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:25:22 - Viv Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is not exactly historical but it is about hand-sewing, so... I have always thought that you thread the end that comes off the spool first through the needle. But today I was reading one of those 'useful hints' books which said you should thread the other end first to prevent knots! Any thoughts? Viv. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Which end of the thread?
It weakens it, because what's really happening is micro-fraying when you go against the grain. Arlys On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:11:07 -0600 Alexandria Doyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know if it damages the thread, but I know that watching the way the twist goes into the needle means there is less knotting and frustration when I'm embroidering with silk. alex On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 4:07 PM, Cynthia J Ley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go with the grain of the thread. Run your fingers down the thread one way, then down the other way. The path of least resistance is the grain. Going against the grain can damage the thread! Arlys On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:25:22 - Viv Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is not exactly historical but it is about hand-sewing, so... I have always thought that you thread the end that comes off the spool first through the needle. But today I was reading one of those 'useful hints' books which said you should thread the other end first to prevent knots! Any thoughts? Viv. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw1aBnjXCzY3yijFTvczl70qO eFMS88BnzHO8Q88M6aA1Zru4/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- I'm buying this fabric/book now in case I have an emergency...you know, having to suddenly make presents for everyone, sickness,flood, injury, mosquito infestations, not enough silk in the house, it's Friday... ;) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2eRIs2Z19aBTb2EoMXziS5zIg0csD3jC1cN7uLASMDmq8By/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Which end of the thread?
I've always believed the same as you as that's the way it's designed to feed into a sewing machine. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Viv Watkins Sent: Monday, 24 November 2008 8:25 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Which end of the thread? This is not exactly historical but it is about hand-sewing, so... I have always thought that you thread the end that comes off the spool first through the needle. But today I was reading one of those 'useful hints' books which said you should thread the other end first to prevent knots! Any thoughts? Viv. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Which end of the thread?
Spools come in different sizes; threads come in different thicknesses and textures; presumably there are different winding systems; sewing machines and hand sewers all have thier individual kinks...there are so many variables that I don't think it really matters, -C. one of those 'useful hints' books which said you should thread the other end first to prevent knots! Any thoughts? This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
