Metallic threads on hats

[Wishes]

Does any one have any suggestions about using metallic threads on caps? Should one even try it or is it a waste of time? If it's a go are they any things that will make it less troublesome?
Margaret

[Steve]

Metallic thread is thicker than 40 weight thread so the density needs to be adjusted accordingly for only that color.

[Aaron]

In addition to density you might want to use a larger needle such as a 80/12 or 90/14 sharp

[Ballyhoo]

I (usually) have outstanding results with metallic thread by doing the following (assuming the columns are wide enough)

1. 80/12 sharp needle (bigger might be better but this is the biggest I have)
2. Density 6 to 8
3. Primary underlay: Double zigzag 50%, density 24
4. Secondary underlay: Double zigzag 75%, density 12
5. No short stitches (<15 pts)

The two double zigzag underlays are staggered to keep the thread from going through existing metallic thread and it raises the final layer giving extra sparkle.

David
Ballyhoo!