Did you see this? http://www.etsy.com/listing/80300617/antique-purse-twist-silk-thread-new-old Pretty fine, and appears to be like the silk threads that YLI, etc. make... Belding Corticelli Buttonhole Twist that I have on hand is much thicker than this, and would be what I would tend to use, esp. if beaded, fwiw, but depends upon the application.
In the old days, sewing thread (silk, cotton, polyester blends when they came out, etc.) used to be numbered 70, 80, 90, etc. To me, the etsy picture appears to be 90 (could possibly be 80 but I doubt it)...purely a visual stab from experience. The other thing I didn't mention, is cotton floche. It is stronger than floss and used to be used for tons of things...has more twist and is considered stronger, so one nuance is that ballerinas used it for sewings and repairs in their toe shoes, etc. You can still find that, and I have purchased considerable amounts from Needlework Unlimited in Edina, MN 800.925.2454 (they may have dropped the 800 number, DK) or 612.925.2454. You will have to wind it, as it comes in hanks, and comes in a range of colors. I remember from old English books, that "twist" was often a generic word for thread. Hopefully from all the responses, you can find a satisfactory solution. HTH Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
