Need Fringe Help - Page 2

WalksWithHorses · 05-01-2002, 09:36 AM

Hi, i have been in the hospital and have enjoyed reading all the thoughts on fringe. There are commercial fringe (lace cutters) that work pretty well. Try this link http://www.siegelofca.com/ to see that and other tools. I usually use a really sharp scissors and eyeball it, but I do not cut, except to start the line, I use the slide and pull method with lots of patience. I make a lot of long fringe and enjoy the slight unevenness that results. When I am done with the cutting I streatch all strings and sometimes wet and twist them all as i stretch. Most folks seem to like the way it comes out.

WalksWithHorses · 05-01-2002, 09:41 AM

oops, I forgot, I use a much smaller glovers needle 10-13 depending on leather thickness. I sew with a small pair of plyers that have no threading on them to damage the needle. Needles are available from most leather suppliers or from craft supply places such as Crazy Crow...

No matter how good the machine it will never be TRADITIONAL unless hand sewn...

I prefer the old time look to the beautiful modern dresses but I am old too and it is just my way.

DogWoman · 05-01-2002, 09:57 AM

How do you make the twisted fringe? When was this technique developed?

05-01-2002, 09:36 AM	#21 (permalink)
WalksWithHorses Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: May 2000 Location: MD USA Posts: 3	Hi, i have been in the hospital and have enjoyed reading all the thoughts on fringe. There are commercial fringe (lace cutters) that work pretty well. Try this link http://www.siegelofca.com/ to see that and other tools. I usually use a really sharp scissors and eyeball it, but I do not cut, except to start the line, I use the slide and pull method with lots of patience. I make a lot of long fringe and enjoy the slight unevenness that results. When I am done with the cutting I streatch all strings and sometimes wet and twist them all as i stretch. Most folks seem to like the way it comes out. __________________ WalksWithHorses

05-01-2002, 09:41 AM	#22 (permalink)
WalksWithHorses Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: May 2000 Location: MD USA Posts: 3	Fringe-dress oops, I forgot, I use a much smaller glovers needle 10-13 depending on leather thickness. I sew with a small pair of plyers that have no threading on them to damage the needle. Needles are available from most leather suppliers or from craft supply places such as Crazy Crow... No matter how good the machine it will never be TRADITIONAL unless hand sewn... I prefer the old time look to the beautiful modern dresses but I am old too and it is just my way. __________________ WalksWithHorses

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05-01-2002, 09:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
DogWoman Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4	How do you make the twisted fringe? When was this technique developed?

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