Tender Fingers

[Pleater]

Wool tapestry needles are not the right ones, they are far too thick, you would use them for sewing wool yarn into canvas, not sewing thread into fabric.

Ordinary sharps are fine for kilts. I buy packs of assorted thicknesses for different weaves.

I have some straw or milliners needles which are longer than sharps. They come in handy when sewing waistbands.

I find that betweens, which are often used for quilting are too short for my liking

I use a pair of magnifying glasses when sewing these days - they are sold in quite a few places here, sometimes as reading glasses. They make it easier to do fine stitches.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Mark's Mom]

Thanks, Anne the Pleater. I will bring along a set of sharps and a pair of strong "cheaters." If you think of any other items that would help a newbie, don't hesitate to advise.