Brenda Paternoster a décidé d' écrire à ÒRe: [lace] Re: curling piecesÓ. [2005/01/15 23:56]
> > > > So I think metallics have something to answer for, in addition to the > > S-ply/Z-ply conundrum (and, aren't all metallics Z-plied, on top of > > being naughty otherwise?) > > Actually i think the problem might come from differences of tension in threads : linen and cotton threads are elastic, metallic threads are not, so when you remove the pins elasticity takes over . one way of preventing this could be to starch the piece of lace prior to removing the pins (using stiff/heavy (?) starching ) and iron it immediately after removing the pins . my two cents ... dominique from very cold Paris, france . i intended to trim my outdoor plants to day but i think i'll stick to making lace instead . it's freezing outside ..... - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]