[NFB-Krafters-Korner] draw string question

Wed Jan 11 17:50:59 UTC 2023

The way I understand it is that rattail is the frayed cut end of a cord making it look frayed. Many times I have seen instructions for glue to be placed on the end of this type of cord, so it does not continue to unravel. I personally like the bugtail satin cording for this type of project. Bugtail cording typically does not fray at the ends. A simple, knot close to  the end will ensures that if any fraying does occur, the knot will stop the frame from continuing up  the cord.

Amanda Winkler

> On Jan 11, 2023, at 9:05 AM, Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thanks. What is rat tail like?
> Bernice
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> 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   
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> From: Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 05:19 AM
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> 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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