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Posted by Phaedrine on May 11, 2006, 6:20 pm
> Phaedrine wrote:
> > Those of you using twin needles on knits, which twin needles do you
> > use--- only the two Schmetz Twin Stretch needles (75s)? Or are you
> > using other twins and, if so, which ones and do they handle knits well
> > enough? None of my entire assortment are marked "universal".
> >
> > (And speaking of universal, I really prefer sharps for wovens. Just
> > bought a box of 100 Schmetz 80s sharps.)
>
> I get the best results on knits with size 75 stretch twin needles
> (Schmetz, marked 130/705 H-S ZWI). The other twins I have, which I must
> have bought when I tried some "heirloom sewing by machine" dresses for
> DGD, just say Zwillingsnadel Twein needle Aiguille double; none are
> marked universal.
Ok Doreen.... thanks! I'll just keep using the 75s then. :)
Phae
--
I fear me you but warm the starved snake,
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare)
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