Contributing Member barra Posted January 21, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) Just a little diagram to show left and right twist. S = right and Z = left twist. Barra Edited January 21, 2009 by barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
JohnD Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 Maybe I'm missing something, but from Barra's picture it looks as though left or right twist would be a matter of which end is up? It seems that most folks that handstitch have a needle on either end, so I guess I'm not seeing how the right or left twist makes a difference? John Quote (rdb):God looked down at the world, and said "See, right there in Witchita, next to the railroad tracks, I didn't put enough dandelions".
Members Rawhide Posted February 1, 2009 Members Report Posted February 1, 2009 Maybe I'm missing something, but from Barra's picture it looks as though left or right twist would be a matter of which end is up? It seems that most folks that handstitch have a needle on either end, so I guess I'm not seeing how the right or left twist makes a difference?John For hand sewing it doesn't...if you use the thread in a sewing machine, then it will matter. Quote Marlon
JohnD Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) I agree, Marlon, that it shouldn't matter with hand stitching, but, in Libby's link to jimsaddler's post he specifically mentions hand sewing. "The unraveling is usually caused by using Lefthand, Reverse (Z) twist thread when hand sewig. It is best to use a Righthand twist (S) . " So, I'm curious as to how it could make a difference with a needle at both ends? While searching for clarification I came across this http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/144/ , which didn't clear anything up but does mention using an "opposite twist" for hand sewing. My concern with this is that, lately, I seem to be having some trouble with my stitching. I've been making quite a mess of things at times and would like to get to where my stitching is neat and consistant. I would have posted in the thread from Libby's link but figured this was a more recent thread on the subject. John Edited February 1, 2009 by JohnD Quote (rdb):God looked down at the world, and said "See, right there in Witchita, next to the railroad tracks, I didn't put enough dandelions".
Members Rawhide Posted February 1, 2009 Members Report Posted February 1, 2009 I agree, Marlon, that it shouldn't matter with hand stitching, but, in Libby's link to jimsaddler's post he specifically mentions hand sewing."The unraveling is usually caused by using Lefthand, Reverse (Z) twist thread when hand sewig. It is best to use a Righthand twist (S) . " So, I'm curious as to how it could make a difference with a needle at both ends? While searching for clarification I came across this http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/144/ , which didn't clear anything up but does mention using an "opposite twist" for hand sewing. My concern with this is that, lately, I seem to be having some trouble with my stitching. I've been making quite a mess of things at times and would like to get to where my stitching is neat and consistant. I would have posted in the thread from Libby's link but figured this was a more recent thread on the subject. John Hmmm, I've never had any problems with the left hand twist. Maybe I've just figured a way around it without knowing it. I've purchased 3 cord and 5 cord already, and don't really see myself running out in a LOOOOONG while, so until I use it up, I'll probably stick with what I've got. If I run into someone that has some right hand twist, I may see if I can bum a couple of feet to compare. Thanks for the knowledge John. Quote Marlon
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