And just what is this used for?
#1
I order frequently from shopper's Rule, and there is a product called Incredible Shrinking thread. What is this used for? I am thinking perhaps for some sort of 'arts-y' block or wallhanging? I am not sure why I would really want something to shrink. It doesn't appear to be used for 'smocking'.
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It's for creating different textures in fabric. You can sew straight lines, then shrink the thread to get one effect; squiggle-sew another piece of fabric to get another effect. The textured fabric can be very nice for, say, the center of an appliqued flower.
#3
It does the same thing as Texture Magic. When exposed to steam it shrinks giving the fabric the coolest wrinkled look. I used TM this weekend and was wondering if the shrinking thread was better. Where id you see it?
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Originally Posted by Prism99
It's for creating different textures in fabric. You can sew straight lines, then shrink the thread to get one effect; squiggle-sew another piece of fabric to get another effect. The textured fabric can be very nice for, say, the center of an appliqued flower.
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Originally Posted by Maride
It does the same thing as Texture Magic. When exposed to steam it shrinks giving the fabric the coolest wrinkled look. I used TM this weekend and was wondering if the shrinking thread was better. Where id you see it?
This is the link to the product. Thanks for the info as to what it is used for.
http://www.shoppersrule.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?
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