Personally, I prefer using glycerin. No problems with trying to thread a needle to bury ends or hassling with gloves at all. A little drop on your palm makes your hands just tacky enough to grip the fabric but doesn't leave anything on the fabric. You can find it in the first aid section of the pharmacy at Wal-Mart. A bottle is a couple dollars and will last your and your friends lifetimes!! It even makes your hands nice and soft!! Try it and you'll never go back to gloves again.