thread and twin needle for stainglass wall hanging
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thread and twin needle for stainglass wall hanging
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I'm in the process of making a stainglass wall hanging using the black 1/4" clover fusible bias tape for the lead lines. Will also be my first time using a twin needle. The pattern says to use black Sew Bob thread. I found out this is also called YLI lingerie thread which I can only find online in 1200 yd spools. I know I need to thread 2 spools using the twin needle, but do I need to buy 2 spools or can I get by with buying 1 spool? Not exactly sure how I would wind the thread onto another spool so I have 2. I'm thinking it might be easier and cheaper in the long run to just buy 2 spools and have it for life. Thoughts?
I'm in the process of making a stainglass wall hanging using the black 1/4" clover fusible bias tape for the lead lines. Will also be my first time using a twin needle. The pattern says to use black Sew Bob thread. I found out this is also called YLI lingerie thread which I can only find online in 1200 yd spools. I know I need to thread 2 spools using the twin needle, but do I need to buy 2 spools or can I get by with buying 1 spool? Not exactly sure how I would wind the thread onto another spool so I have 2. I'm thinking it might be easier and cheaper in the long run to just buy 2 spools and have it for life. Thoughts?
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you could always wind thread onto a bobbin then use the bobbin as the 2nd spool of thread. I've done lots of stained glass projects- never used anything special for the thread- I use what ever black thread I have on hand- works just fine. (its kind of like the recipe calling for Idaho potatoes---Michigan potatoes work just fine.
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I actually preferred sewing twice down the bias tape, whether homemade or store bought. I didn't like the need for stabilizer with the double needle. Or it seemed like it needed more than I wanted to tend with.
Hint: sometimes a really dark grey works better than black. Not always, but sometimes.
Hint: sometimes a really dark grey works better than black. Not always, but sometimes.
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