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 repairing drawn thread work?
Author: E.E. 
Date:   09-28-05 19:19

What type of thread do I use to repair drawn thread work?
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 Re: repairing drawn thread work?
Author: lib 
Date:   09-28-05 19:50

The finest you can find. Try Lacis in Berkely CA for likely candidates. They have a website, but don't have it bookmarked - try a google search.
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 Re: repairing drawn thread work?
Author: E.E. 
Date:   09-29-05 15:03

Some of the threads are actually missing, and what is there looks a little bit like embroidery threads, so I'm a bit confused.
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 Re: repairing drawn thread work?
Author: lib 
Date:   09-29-05 16:56

Well, without being able to see it, I don't know - I understood you to say the fabric has split/separated, and I was thinking of trying to stabilize that before doing anything else. The drawn thread work I am familiar with has been done on cotton or linen fabric with a similar thread for the hemstitching and decorative stitches.
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 Re: repairing drawn thread work?
Author: E.E. 
Date:   09-30-05 23:55

I used your advice and with 100wt. thread I stabilized the area that was splitting, kind of like darning. It was perfect. Thank you.

I also used the fine thread to repair the drawn thread work, and simply doubled the thread, and then wrapped it a few times. It blended perfectly and I doubt anyone, even with magnifying glass, could see the repair there. Thank you so much!
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