Soie d’Alger® (SDA)

Base Thread: Soie d’Alger® by Au Ver a Soie®
⇒brand dyed by BIZ
Material: 100% silk

Packaging: Snap Spool on paper pin
Length: 5m/5.5yd
Care instructions
Color chart

Soie d'Alger

Recommended needles:
The needle size depends on the number of individual strands used
Embroidery needle 1-9, Wool Darner 14-18, Tapestry needle 18-28, Ballpoint Embroidery Needle 3-7

  • 7-ply
  • only slightly twisted
  • strandable
  • Spun silk
  • Elastic
  • Lays well on the Working Fabric
  • Matte sheen
  • remains intact even after washing/ironing
  • Single strand slightly thicker than 1 strand of Stranded Cotton
  • much softer and “fluffier” than cotton mouliné
  • Two-dimensional effect, the individual thread is not so clearly visible

Popular techniques and stitches for Soie d’Alger®

Needlepoint
  • Tapestry embroidery
  • CrossStitch
  • Beadwork
  • Blackwork
  • Silk gauze embroidery
  • Needlepoint
Leinwandstickerei
  • Appliqué
  • Japanese needlework techniques
  • chinese needle painting
  • Surface Work
  • Beadwork
  • Stumpwork
  • Whitework
  • Soft Shading
  • Tapestry shading
Other Textile Techniques
  • Braided ribbons
  • Crochet
  • Bobbin Lace
  • cords
  • Kumihimo
  • Beadwork
  • Tassels
  • Quilting
  • Knitting
  • Weaving
  • Twisted buttons
  • Dorset buttons

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