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From: cshortsew
Date: 08-04-2006, 08:04 PM (1 of 5)
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Ok, I have my pleated fabric, design and thread. But how many strands of thread do you use when smocking? Thanks, Carol cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: Kitty3
Date: 08-05-2006, 06:51 AM (2 of 5)
| According to the A-Z of smocking you will use; for traditional smocking designs 3-4 strands, 2 strands are wonderful for a delicate look on fine fabric. When picture smocking 4-5 strands will give you beautiful plump cable stitches. This came right out of the book, someone may have more information first hand. |
User: Kitty3
Member since: 08-13-2005 Total posts: 17 
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From: cshortsew
Date: 08-05-2006, 08:48 AM (3 of 5)
Thanks Kitty3. I guess I should have checked "the book"  I need to get it out for the stitches anyway.
cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: sewingnonie
Date: 08-05-2006, 07:58 PM (4 of 5)
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For a nice full look to your thread, strip the thread first. That means to seperate the strands and put them back together. I then run the thread through a fabric softener sheet to keep it from tangeling. Some like to iron their thread and some use a curling iron to run the thread through first. For me I like the fabric softener. Nonie |
User: sewingnonie
Member since: 09-23-2004 Total posts: 175 |
From: cshortsew
Date: 08-06-2006, 12:30 PM (5 of 5)
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Thanks for the tips Nonie. Carol cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
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