Mother Rose

I agree, wax the thread and use shorter lengths. The longer lengths slows you down and you can sew much more efficently with lengths of about your arm's length. But I sew clothing, not sails, so I cannot address how sailors actually sewed their sails.

*giggle* A pleasure to meet you Haunting Lily. and yes, if she's one of my girls I would have taught her everything. (I created a new account to officially be Mother Rose now...)