Soie d'Alger (5390

Au Ver a Soie®, Soie d'Alger is a stranded Spun silk with 7 plies, which are easily divided. Soft, lustrous and smooth, it is made from a spun silk called "strusas" which gives it unrivaled regularity for hand embroidery. It is easily divided. It has a warm luster and is easy to handle. For interesting textures, try mixing one or two strands of Soie d'Alger with a strand of wool, cotton, or rayon thread. The prefix "S" indicates skin tones colors. The prefix "F" is for face colors.

The name "Alger" refers to a specialized domestic manufacturing process.

Thread Applications
• Soie d'Alger is perfect for cross stitch and hand embroidery on linen. It is particularly nice to use in contrast with Soie Perlee in the same design---one thread having a high sheen, the other a soft luster.
• Soie d'Alger is durable for canvas work. Does not pill.
• All seven plies cover tent stitch on 13 mesh. 3-4 ply on 18 mesh
• Soie d'Alger makes the most beautiful cording and tassels for needlework finishing.

5.47 yards

Made in Switzerland

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Soie d'Alger (5390 - S4153)

Please Note: Colors may vary in person due to differences in dye lots, digital photography, lighting conditions, and individual screen or monitor settings. Colors displayed on screen are intended as an approximation only and cannot be guaranteed to match the final product exactly.

Please Note: Colors may vary in person due to differences in dye lots, digital photography, lighting conditions, and individual screen or monitor settings. Colors displayed on screen are intended as an approximation only and cannot be guaranteed to match the final product exactly.

Please Note: Colors may vary in person due to differences in dye lots, digital photography, lighting conditions, and individual screen or monitor settings. Colors displayed on screen are intended as an approximation only and cannot be guaranteed to match the final product exactly.

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Soie d'Alger (5390 - S4153)

Please Note: Colors may vary in person due to differences in dye lots, digital photography, lighting conditions, and individual screen or monitor settings. Colors displayed on screen are intended as an approximation only and cannot be guaranteed to match the final product exactly.

Please Note: Colors may vary in person due to differences in dye lots, digital photography, lighting conditions, and individual screen or monitor settings. Colors displayed on screen are intended as an approximation only and cannot be guaranteed to match the final product exactly.

Please Note: Colors may vary in person due to differences in dye lots, digital photography, lighting conditions, and individual screen or monitor settings. Colors displayed on screen are intended as an approximation only and cannot be guaranteed to match the final product exactly.