Fretting about string:

[mightyjesse]

So, I've got one of the tabards appliqued and now it's time for the surface embroidery... But I'm having problems with the thread... I got some nice pearl cotton thread but I don't think I like the effect...



You see the top two black chains were done as two ply and you can see the stitches quite visibly, and I don't think I like it. I ramped down to single ply for the bottom chain, and while it's better, I'm still unthrilled by the result. What should I do here? Opinions? (Tristan's going to be wearing this sucker, so where-ever he is, he may want to weigh in...) PLEASE DON'T SUGGEST SPLIT STITCH. I hates them, I does.

Here's a "further away" picture for anyone who is caring for in progress pics.

Comments

[gwyneth1362.livejournal.com]

I don't really have a suggestion, other than maybe silk floss that is smaller - but then, it's silk. Maybe regular floss in 2-ply?

Hey, on a separate note, I sent something for Zig with Murdoch to Jara practice tonight. He said he would pass it to someone if Zig's not there, but I wanted you guys to know to kinda expect something.

[mightyjesse.livejournal.com]

liz_bet suggested that I try a back-stitch instead of a chain stitch, so I shall try that next. In 2 ply it may be just the thing...

[eithni.livejournal.com]

I am partial to stem stitch, either single or double ply. I hates the chain stitch for some inexplicable reason...