I know how to do the loop thing but that only works with the two strands, when I'm back stitching it is one strand and I don't know how to fasten it when I start.
Thank you
How do I fasten the thread when I use a single strand?
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Re: How do I fasten the thread when I use a single strand?
You could use an 'Away Waste Knot' as described here: http://www.scarletquince.com/waste_knot.php
Or a pinhead stitch which can be on linen or aida: http://www.scarletquince.com/pinhead_linen.php or http://www.scarletquince.com/pinhead_aida.php
Hope these help,
Regards,
Richard.
Or a pinhead stitch which can be on linen or aida: http://www.scarletquince.com/pinhead_linen.php or http://www.scarletquince.com/pinhead_aida.php
Hope these help,
Regards,
Richard.
Re: How do I fasten the thread when I use a single strand?
I run the tail under a few stitches, leaving it long, and then catch it in the back stitches. For ending, I run it under stitches as usual.
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Re: How do I fasten the thread when I use a single strand?
I use waste/away knots as Richard mentioned. The thread-under method that Debby described is also widely used. It mostly depoends on whether you want to flip your work to anchor the tail.
http://www.scarletquince.com/end_anchor.php" target="_blank
If you're backstitching, there are likely full stitches in a area to tuck the tails under.
http://www.scarletquince.com/end_anchor.php" target="_blank
If you're backstitching, there are likely full stitches in a area to tuck the tails under.
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