Originally Posted by
AZ Jane
I was taught this (piercing the thread) in an applique class. All I was able to accomplish is making the thread vulnerable to shredding. Just can't seem to make it work or I'm very rough on my thread?????
Not sure... maybe it's the thread? I use Bottom Line for hand applique, and it's 60 wt, a fairly fine thread. I've never had problems with the thread shredding after piercing it.