Laying tools

Hamsteren09

Laying tools or tekobari or stroking needle has been developed by the Japanese for use in their exquisite embroidery techniques. They are hand-made and imported from Japan. They are very sharp tools, measuring about 4" long, and are used to lay threads (particularly flat silks), twist silk, etc. The handles are squared off so that they do not roll when laid down.

I use it to lay the stitching flat when I stitch with:
- more than 2 strands of cotton threads
- 2 strands or more of silk threads since I never railroad with 2 strands of silk.

Here are some pictures on how to use and hold the laying tool.

This how I hold it against the fabric.


Here's what it looks like from 'underneath'




Here's how I'm holding it when I'm not using it.



I kind of tuck it in my palm, holding it mostly with my little finger



I hope that gives you an idea.

manolimu

        ¡Gracias por compartir!

viky

I like this idea. Thanks for showing us how to do this!

manolimu

        ¡Muchas gracias!

TheOraclePatter

It looks like the results would be worth it.

Lu278

        Very nice!

Stitcher98

Thank you so much. Very useful

Світлана Світла

Дякую, дуже пізнавально

Lu278

Спасибо за информацию!

htsear13

Following this thread

Whisper whisper

Thanks for sharing

csc0312

This is another to prevent the flosses from twisted, right?

I had learned new things!

Thanks! :D

Hamsteren09

Yes, it is.

liz0222

I oftem get my floss twisted when i am stitching. I will begin my sal project later.

nadinex

I never saw this tool. it is a great idea. thanks a lot for showing us :)

MACA

Very interesting

StitchAndi

Thanks so much for the phots. A friend gave me a laying tool as a gift this past Christmas and I wasn't sure how to use it until now :)

Topcho

This is very interesting. But I'm afraid I haven't seen such tools in the local craft magazines :(

MichelleB

does it take a while to get used it it?

ginga

thanks for that. I have wondered how to use it