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