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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.
Here's what it looks like from 'underneath'
Here's how I'm holding it when I'm 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. |
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Post time: 2009-6-22 16:30
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