Soie 100/3 is a 3 ply, heavily twisted sewing thread. It is perfect though for both, hand and machine stitching and has a medium sheen. Also excellent for outlining facial details, and smoothing curves in canvas work. Simply backstitch around a curve and notice how the jagged edges on the shape disappear.

• Outline stitching gives sharp, crisp delineation for canvas and linen applications. Vary the number of plies for outlining to provide depth or raised effect.
• Soie 100/3 is the perfect thread for blackwork, because it is so highly twisted when doing "Holbein Work" as you do your "return trip", you cannot pierce the thread.
• When cross stitching over one thread, Soie 100/3 glides through the linen. However, another benefit is when "reverse stitching" is needed, it removes quickly and easily.
• Excellent for couching.