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Old 09-30-2010, 10:20 AM
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carol45
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I just use machine seweing thread to hand sew the binding. I use Thread Heaven and always thread my needle with the end that comes off the spool and I put my thumb on the spot where the thread goes into the binding. A little old lady told me to do that years and years ago and it does help stop the tangling.
I've heard this before but I don't understand it: why do you thread the end that comes off the spool?
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