Matching drawstrings (Tip/Technique) 
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8/29/06 4:45 PM |
| I was making a pair of pants the other day in a not quite olive/ not quite brown shade. I really like drawstrings but despaired of finding anything remotely matching. It dawned on me that embroidery floss comes in about any color of the rainbow. Sure enough, 3021 was just the ticket. I bought 3 little packages (24 cents each) and crocheted the 3 strands together with a 3.25 crochet hook. I finished the ends with a knot. |
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What a great idea! Thanks.
8/29/06 5:05 PM
This is quite possibly the best tip of the year. THANK YOU!
8/29/06 11:54 PM
Excellent idea! And I have a large stash of embroidery floss, too!
8/30/06 12:09 PM
What a totally cute and practical solution!
8/31/06 10:49 PM
Great tip. Only being slightly familiar with crocheting, may I ask what stitch did you use? Did you do a chain, using 3 threads together?
9/1/06 6:46 AM
Hi Utz, yes I did use a chain stitch.
9/1/06 10:16 AM
I don't crochet either - think I know what a chain stitch is, but a picture would be sew helpful! Thanks!
9/1/06 9:57 PM
Hi, dreamdesigner, I found this tutorial which might be of some help. Most crochet books also give basic chain instructions. Hope this helps. http://www.crochetme.com/tutorial_ch.html
9/2/06 10:33 AM
Great idea! I crochet but you could also braid or knot the strands together.
9/2/06 9:58 PM
Fantastic idea. I like drawstrings but don't really like those little skinny sewn ones. Thanks.
3/28/07 7:29 PM