I didn't know this!! Did you know this????
#11
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I do 'Knot the end you Kut' (my mnemonic) (I'm right-handed) and when my hand needles come out so does the Thread Heaven. And all the kitties come out when they see my hand sewing stuff so they can 'help' me. LOL
#17
I am going to try it - I am plagued with knots despite using thread conditioner and being very careful. Nothing more annoying that having to take out perfectly good binding stitches because of a darned knot!!
#19
I am right handed and I do just as you say. Knot the end I cut. I had never heard of the lefties doing the opposite. Very interesting... I will say this. I use the beeswax on my thread and it helps. But, I found that if I allow the thread tail to lay onto the fabric as I am sewing it doesn't twist up as much and I have less trouble with knots.
Last edited by RedGarnet222; 01-18-2012 at 05:04 PM.
#20
It's because of the direction of the twist of (most) threads...which is why it makes no sense to me to reverse the ends if you're left handed. The thread is still being pulled through the fabric in the same direction whether you use your right or left hand, or foot for that matter.
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