Taming the metallic beast

I use the loop method. I take the ends of the thread and tie a knot an the end. I find it does not fray, the know doesn't make the holes bigger and it's going as well as regular thread.

When I want to anchor the thread at the end I just cut off the knot first.

Try it out, and god fornøjelse (good luck)

Another thing you can do Amber is to attach the metallic thread to the needle with a 'loop knot'. Put the thread loop through the eye of the needle, put the two ends of the thread through the loop and pull it tight. Then you don't have any bulky knot to worry about .

Mavia

Thanks for the tip. I hope I read your post correctly, if the needle is attatched to the thread with a loop, do I have two loose ends at the other end? I use the loop to anchor the thread, and the knot to keep it from fraying.

Thanks for the tip. I hope I read your post correctly, if the needle is attatched to the thread with a loop, do I have two loose ends at the other end? I use the loop to anchor the thread, and the knot to keep it from fraying.

Yes, in the method I described you couldn't use a loop start but would have to anchor the end under existing stitches.

Mavia

Mavia Beaulieu said

Is this diagramed anywhere? I'm having a hard time visualizing it. Also, would it work on cotton fabrics?

I was just going to say the same thing, Mavia - then I saw youir post. Works for me.

Pat P

Anchor the loose ends by attaching to the other stitches - or if there aren`t any, leave enough "tail" to go back and weave through the back of where you`ve just stitched.

Pat P

I don't have a diagram but here is a page which describes what I meant in different words.

Mavia Beaulieu said