Silk material glides in and out for easy basting and removal, minimizing fabric damage
Does not leave an impression on delicate fabrics, preserving the original texture
Available in a range of neutral and specialty colors for versatile project use
Large spool sizes (450–550 yards) for extended projects
Rare vintage US silk thread for unique, professional results
Summarized by Shop
Back in the day, silk basting thread was the norm - it was the only thing we used. Sadly, it’s become nearly impossible to find in the right weights for basting, so cotton has become an alternative. And certainly there are times when Japanese basting cotton (which we also sell) is a fine choice - when basting on a thick, textured bouclé
Material
100% Silk
Spool Length
450–550 yards
Color Options
Neutrals, browns, greys, dark greens, beiges, silver, bright colors
Pattern
Solid
Packaging
Single spool or special color sets (3 or 9 spools, all different colors)
