Have you ever put your thread in the freezer?
#22
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Okay, it has just taken me five minutes to be able to type a reply.my iPad keys were frozen!,,,
I was going to say I put a drop of thread oil on needle tip and in my bobbin, around a and on thread and finally a few drops on my thread and massage in gently and leave to make a drink before sewing. Never had trouble in any way.
I was going to say I put a drop of thread oil on needle tip and in my bobbin, around a and on thread and finally a few drops on my thread and massage in gently and leave to make a drink before sewing. Never had trouble in any way.
#23
If that thread needs to be reconstitued with oil or frozen to use, why won't it just get dried out and break again. I'm of the opinion that the thread must be old and I would rather throw it away than take the chance of it breaking again. If I have to do the above mentioned in order to use the thread, I'd find another brand. That's just me.
#24
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I had some really old thread and it kept breaking so I tried this and it didn't do a thing. So I bought the same type of thread new and had the same issue. I then changed they size and type of needle and no more problems.
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#26
Have not tried the freezer, but I keep the clear mineral oil in a small tupperware container with a pastry brush next to my machines, and haven't had a problem since I've used that method. Walgreens carries the clear oil- cheap and NO problems even on silk!
#27
I'm using the size needle suggested by the manufacturer. I didn't receive any information with the thread.
#28
If I don't find the solution, it might drive me to drink. Trouble is.... all I got in the house is a little "toothache medicine"
#29
hummmmm. Well, I guess it is worth a try too. I just have this stigmatism that it will make my thread oily.
#30
I read in my manual that if I had problems with thread breakage, it could be that my thread had dried out. It stated that you can put your thread in the freezer and it will rehydrate it and make it strong again and you will have less breakage. Have any of you ever put your thread in the freezer? If so, what kind of results have you had with it afterward? Did it help?
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