Gluing or Sewing?

Everything that won’t glue you can sew!

That was my motto when, after the fourth attempt to glue the edges of the fabric rug, I realized it would be much easier to just sew them. Luckily, I had some transparent monofilament thread lying around in my bead box. You can’t see it from either the front or the back of the rug, exactly what I needed!

And this is everything I managed to finish this evening for the Ancient China House. Slowly but surely making progress with this room.

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What a great idea!

I’d have to glue it on, haha, I’m terrible with a needle.

I really tried to glue it with PVA glue, but it didn’t hold the fabric at all. So I had to find an alternative to glue :sweat_smile:

I like this idea! Sometimes using glue leaves dirty marks on the fabric too :sweat_smile:. I wanna know where I could get one of those transparent monofilament threads? :grin:

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I’ve never heard of that kind of thread…thanks for the tip! The rug looks fantastic!

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Nice , I really enjoy making these little items , it is time consuming but very worth it at the end.

Are the little winds chime , you created it ? I am going to steal the idea :smiling_face:

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@old_arcture I got a sewing kit on my craft table ive recover opened it but now I will ! Thank you for the tip !

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You have achieved amazing results. I have always been a decent seamstress so I tend to do so as well. Your rug is perfect!

You can use fishing line…the smallest they have. @Gentoo_Builds That’s what monofilament line is. :blush: It will never break.

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I would find a way to glue everything :rofl:

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Sewing gives a much better finish

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:thinking: if you want to glue it then you need to use at least Super Glue… :rofl: if you have spare time then sewing is the best… enjoying~ :heart_hands:

That’s a good idea. better than use glue

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What a smart idea. Will do that next time :slight_smile:

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Monofilament thread is a thread made from a single continuous fiber, usually produced from synthetic materials such as nylon or polyester.

Unlike regular threads, which are twisted from many small fibers, monofilament consists of one smooth, solid strand. Because of this structure, it is often transparent and almost invisible on fabric.

Properties:

• transparent or semi-transparent
• relatively strong despite its thinness
• smooth and slightly stiff
• resistant to moisture
• nearly invisible in finished work

Monofilament thread is used in sewing and crafts when stitches need to remain as invisible as possible. It is commonly used for hemming, attaching decorative elements (such as beads or sequins), working with thin or transparent fabrics, and in decorative or modeling projects.

Thanks :smiling_face: Threads like this are mostly sold in sewing stores. I found mine at Tedi, a popular store for crafters in Poland.

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These wind chimes are included as part of the instructions in this kit, so yes, I had to assemble them. I’m not a big fan of the fact that the beads can fall out of this kind of structure. If you ever make something similar, it’s better to include some kind of stoppers for the beads.

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I hope you use that kit and create something really cool! :blush:

I afraid that super glue can leave dirty stains :eyes:

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yes… it will happened after long long time… :rofl:

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