The invisible thread is behaving not too badly, though I see its potential for chaos. I'm wondering if smoothing each bead down the thread with my fingers helps to keep the thread in order. What do you think? I'm working on the third side of the food cover now, so I'm more than half way done.
Wow what a great idea! I guess it is like a fine fishing line.
ReplyDeleteYes, just like fine fishing line.
DeleteI don't have much experience with the invisible thread, so your theory sounds good to me! How large are your food covers? I'm beginning to think that I need to make some for myself!
ReplyDeleteThey're 25 inches square. The organza is 50 inches across, so I buy 50 inches, or 1.5 metres, and then divide it in four. I have made a full size one, but that was very big.
DeleteI am likeing your little tatted flowers, I haven't been on my blog for a few days and I have missed some of your posts. I haven't used invisable thread before so I have no advice to give you but good luck as you have lots of sewing to do!
ReplyDeleteMust be my penchant for the macabre and societal underbelly.. I actually chuckled with delight at your phraseology- potential for chaos! Describes so much of lurking dangers in an absolutely normal average day in the life of a complete klutz - moi!!!
ReplyDeleteI've seen a tangled fishing line.....
Deletep.s. The food cover is really pretty. Great colours. : )
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteYour covers are always so pretty! I wouldn't have the patience. In my experience with invisible thread, it certainly does have the potential and probability for chaos! I have had to use it more often than I care to but have found that a shorter strand than would be used with a traditional thread is helpful. Also, periodically letting the needle hang to unwind is a good thing. You may actually be doing this unwinding by pushing the bead down. Keep up the good work and good luck with the thread!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so beautiful!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhatever you're doing seems to be working (re fishing line knots) and the results are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteFWIW, Sulky makes a polyester based invisible thread that handles so much better than the nylon variety. It is widely available in the US at our fabric chain stores, I have no idea about Australia though. It is worth trying on future projects if you can source it. I really like the cover and I'm glad that at least three of the ducks are doing well so far.
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen. I'm in rural South Africa and finding specific supplies is tricky, but if I see Sulky I'll grab it.
DeleteJane, I'm so sorry about that, I thought you were in Oz. The cover turned out beautifully and I'm sure it will be well received.
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