I have used silk for lots of my Milanese pieces. Usually Gutterman 100/3. I have not had a problem with slipping silk, well at least no more than with cotton. Occasionally the thread will unwind in the twist, but that just requires rolling the bobbin in the opposite direction and keeping an eye on your threads. Care also has to be taken when doing sewings as the thread can have a tendency to split. I love the color selection in Gutterman and Pipers silks. I say "go for it". Janice
Clay wrote: <I will say this about working Milanese in silk... Silk is so slippery, and it's very difficult to tension evenly when you're working those sinuous braids.> Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
