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Technique (Help, anyone?)

Started by nliedel, May 27, 2008, 06:36:03 AM

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nliedel

I have to do a lot of rat-tail edging to things, and I was wondering what the best way to do this is. I already figured it was hand sewing, but under, on top, with barely visible stitches? Any thoughts here? Thank you in advance.

I really do need an answer here and I don't know where to go. Can someone make a suggestion that's done it before?
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silverstah

If I'm understanding what you're describing correctly, the technique is called "couching".  If you do a google search for "couching thread" or "couching cord", you'll find a ton of webpages describing the technique.  This one is particularly good:

http://flickrembroidery.blogspot.com/2007/04/how-to-couching.html

Does that help?
Catarina Caravello - Mistress of the Bobbins
\"Arrrgh.  Feed Dogs.  Arrrgh.\"  -The Pirate, sewing

nliedel

Yes, it helps a lot. I didn't know the danged term and I'm a dork.
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silverstah

Woohoo!  Let us know how it goes - I'd love to see photos.  I haven't tried this technique yet, but it is on my list of things to learn. :)

You might ping one of our old forum members, Isabella d'Angelo.  She's currently working on a couched-trim bodice - but I don't think she's made it over to the new site yet. :) Her email is isabelladangelo at gmail. :)

http://flickr.com/photos/jubileel/sets/72157604956712538/

She's always more than happy to gab garb!
Catarina Caravello - Mistress of the Bobbins
\"Arrrgh.  Feed Dogs.  Arrrgh.\"  -The Pirate, sewing