Pure Beeswax Korea One-way design 24¾" repeat

One-way design 24¾" repeat

I write the date on the handle with a sharpie

appealing subtle blue with narrow white stripes in a ½" repeat

My favorite lining for linen is a rayon bemberg or rayon blend

and will skim the body in a flattering way

Pure Beeswax Korea One-way design 24¾" repeatFrom Merchant & Mills. Pure beeswax potted in a cool little box with a lid. Beeswax is traditionally used by tailors to strengthen thread when hand sewing buttonholes. Keep it by the sewing machine and pull your thread across it a couple of times before snipping off the thread end and it will be as easy as pie to get the stiff neat end through the machine needle. Marcy says, 'I use this for all hand stitching and is invaluable for sewing on buttons.