Thread conditioner
 

Just saw a video where it was suggested to use mineral oil as a thread conditioner. She just dunked the whole spool in oil, shook of excess then just let it drip off over night before using on her sewing machine. Any thoughts.

Try it and let us know how it turned out!

I sometimes use spray silicone on cotton threads if they tend to break or shred, mainly on the quilting machine. Doesn't hurt a thing

I do this as well - especially for threads that I am having problems with on the longarm. I however just apply a short light spray down one side. I expect the end result is the same as using Sewers Aid (who's directions Ithink says apply one drop) Both products would act as a lubricant. My only concern is that dunking the whole spool in may be too much of a good thing.

I will not be dunking my thread spool into oil.

I've been sewing for over 50 years and I've never used a thread conditioner. I see no reason to use it.

I think you are only supposed to oil along the side of the spool from top to bottom in one small single line, that's it. Not much.

Would you use a conditioner on Sulky rayon thread? I'm making an art quilt and am concerned that the Sulky isn't strong enough for free motion on my domestic sewing machine.

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with me!

I do sometimes use a dab of sewers aid. The video I saw she soaks the whole spool in mineral oil as so as she buys it. A Sharon Schaumburg (spelling) tip. I had never heard it.

Sharon Schamber soaks her thread in mineral oil. Poly or cotton. If you don't know who Sharon Schamber is, she is the master quilter of the master quilters. Every quilt is pure perfection. I started soaking my thread in mineral oil years ago when she explained why she did it. It does not make the fabric greasy. In her classes she had mind blowing tips. Her way of blocking a quilt to make it be perfectly flat will make you go what???? She uses a pressure washer.