Thursday, May 30, 2013

Matching Thread

I'm busy sewing these Renulek motifs on to organza to make a food cover. Now, should I use thread that matches the fabric, or thread that matches the tatting?

I think that the top one, where the thread matches the tatting, works better than the bottom one. But from a distance, neither is especially noticeable.
. Can you see that this motif is sewn on with thread that matches the fabric? (Without enlarging the picture, of course!)
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8 comments:

  1. Margarets designer cardsMay 30, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    I can see your tiny stitches on the red and purple, Personally I think I would use the thread that matches the tatting rather than thread that matches the cloth.
    Beautiful motifs and lovely colours
    Margaret

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  2. MichelleMay 30, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    I think they both work equally well. It would be fun to see how you use these food covers, would you take a picture?

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    1. Jane McLellanMay 30, 2013 at 4:21 AM

      I'll try, but it's not easy to do successfully.

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  3. CindyMay 30, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    I think thread that matches the tatting is best for this project. Love this motif!
    I, too, would like to see the food covers in use.

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  4. SusieMay 30, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Any time I have to sew tatting to something, I use "invisible" thread...that way it doesn't show over the tatting OR over the fabric. If that isn't an option, I'd match the tatting rather than the fabric.

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  5. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 30, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Since the thread goes over the tatting, I would match it to the tatting. Either way, I'm sure it will be greatly admired!

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  6. KarenMay 30, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    If you used thread matching the tatting what would it look like on the other side? I'm thinking matching the fabric when it is sheer/netting may be best overall. Can we see a picture of the other side? Karen in OR

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  7. FoxMay 31, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    I always use thread to match the tatting!
    Fox : )

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