Info Page: DMC Tapestry Wool (Art 486 & Art 487)

DMC Tapestry Wool

DMC Tapestry or Colbert Wool is ideal for wall hangings, chair covers, cushions or fashion items such as bags.

DMC Tapestry wool comes in skeins (DMC Article 486) and hanks (DMC Article 487).

Each skein contains 8m of thread; each hank 39m. The skeins are available in 460 colours and the hanks in only 50 colours, chosen as the most frequently used bulk colours. Besides the current 50 hank colours, there are 27 withdrawn colours for which stock is still available.

Tapestry/Colbert Wool (DMC Articles 486 and 487):
100% pure virgin wool. Endorsed by the Woolmark. The wool is combed and twilled which gives it an even finish. 4 inseparable twisted strands. Each skein weighs 20g and contains 8m/8.7yds of thread.

Wash & Care:
Canvases are difficult to clean, remove dust regularly from the tapestry with a vacuum cleaner.
- Dry clean only.
- Ironing on low heat possible.
- Do not wash.
- Do not use chlorine.
- Do not tumble dry

Needles:
Monothread canvas: use a Blunt needle n° 20
Penelope canvas: use a Blunt needle n° 16-18

Useful Hints:
For cushion covers which undergo more wear and tear, it is better to use petit-point. This stitch creates a firm weave at the back of the canvas which in turn helps to strengthen the end product.
Ideally stretch your canvas on a frame while working to keep its shape and ensure even stitching

Other DMC threads:

DMC also make a wide variety of cotton threads, stranded rayon thread and a variety of metallic threads.


Credit: Some of the information above came from the DMC web site