[NFB-Krafters-Korner] draw string question

[Kathryn Johnson]

Hi Bernice, 

i have used Rat  Tail.  A shoe Lace would also work. I have used the shoe Lace  for a draw strng with the small Draw String Bags from Mitsy Kit. They work well. I also have the string come out from both  ends with a bead to tie 'off the ends of the Shoe Laces. I use 2 Shoe Laces oh cord so that the sting senches up from both sides of the bag. I string the cord of Shoe Laces through the bag making a loop withhich tightens when you pull the end of the cord  from both sides  of the top oof the bag to close the bag. This works for any size Draw String bag.  Parachute Cord would also work. You can buy it from any Army Supply oh outdoor store. I would check to see if it is available at HOBOBBY Lobby or Micheals. The Parachute Cord comes in many colors. You buy it by the yarn or foot  when you go to  a Army Supply  Store. You can also use it for Macrame and it is  so much cheaper than the craft Stores. I have used it for Macrame and it works great!
HAPPY Crafting!
Kathryn 
Kathryn K. Johnson   

----- Original Message -----
From: Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 05:19 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
CC: Bernice Bird <bernice.j.bird at gmail.com>
Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] draw string question

As I said before on this list, I think, I am making soap sacks with draw
strings. I called my local craft store and they made 2 suggestions for
material for the draw string. The 2 materials suggested are cotton twine,
and rat tail. Does anybody have experience with either of these materials,
or do you have another suggestion. I don't want to use a knitted or
crocheted string, because they would stretch. What do you think?
Bernice
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