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Make Twisted Cord for Dolls House Miniature Upholstery Projects

By Lesley Shepherd, About.com

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Materials to Make Twisted Cord Trims for Dolls House Cushions and Upholstery

Embroidery thread is used to make miniature twisted cord upholstery trim for a dolls house.

Materials for a dolls house scale trim for miniature upholstery and cushions.

Photo ©2008 Lesley Shepherd, Licensed to About.com Inc.

To Make Twisted Cord Trims for Dolls House Upholstery You Will Need:

  • Entire Sections of Six Strand Embroidery Thread in colors to coordinate with your project. Use three, six strand lengths of thread, at least 1/3 longer than the length required to finish your project.
  • Adhesive Tape To secure the ends of the thread while the twist is forming.
  • Bottle sprayer to create a damp mist over the twisted thread.
  • Weights Sewing machine weight or some similar weight to hold the thread in place while it dries.

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