Laying tools

Hamsteren09

Laying tools or tekobari or stroking needle has been developed by the Japanese for use in their exquisite embroidery techniques. They are hand-made and imported from Japan. They are very sharp tools, measuring about 4" long, and are used to lay threads (particularly flat silks), twist silk, etc. The handles are squared off so that they do not roll when laid down.

I use it to lay the stitching flat when I stitch with:
- more than 2 strands of cotton threads
- 2 strands or more of silk threads since I never railroad with 2 strands of silk.

Here are some pictures on how to use and hold the laying tool.

This how I hold it against the fabric.


Heres what it looks like from underneath




Heres how Im holding it when Im not using it.



I kind of tuck it in my palm, holding it mostly with my little finger



I hope that gives you an idea.

FoxPolarX

Большое вам спасибо!

csc0312

This is another to prevent the flosses from twisted, right?

I had learned new things!

Thanks! :D

Hamsteren09

Yes, it is.

liz0222

I oftem get my floss twisted when i am stitching. I will begin my sal project later.

nadinex

I never saw this tool. it is a great idea. thanks a lot for showing us :)

MACA

Very interesting

StitchAndi

Thanks so much for the phots. A friend gave me a laying tool as a gift this past Christmas and I wasnt sure how to use it until now :)

Topcho

This is very interesting. But Im afraid I havent seen such tools in the local craft magazines :(

MichelleB

does it take a while to get used it it?

ginga

thanks for that. I have wondered how to use it