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Originally Posted by Maia B
I don't quite believe the "don't use old thread" rule is valid. I mean, if the thread was stored away from dust and direct sunlight, what's the problem?Maybe not for a show quilt. If the thread sewn into our clothes can endure the stress of wearing, seams getting pulled on when we sit etc, temperature changes from heated indoors to frigid outdoors, and WASHING (with hot and cold water and detergent) and DRYING, then why would thread that's been resting peacefully in box or drawer for years crumble? Most of the time, clothes become unwearable due to stains or wear of the fabric, not the seams. And most of our clothes are hardly couture with the finest thread. I don't think clothes sold at Target have fancy thread in them. So I'm gonna keep using my own thread stash for everything but my finest projects (and those too for appliqué). I suspect some of that "old thread is bad" argument is intended to push us to buy more thread.
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I would do a stress test to see how strong it was and then use for craft things but not a quilt. I would make coil bowls, they use a lot of thread... just ot use and empty the spools. I wouldn't ever use the black or dark colors like burgandy abd brown if it was to old. Especially the black, the dye is hard on the thread....
Aslong as it is strong and dosen t break easy should be ok. |
I have inherited some pre WWII thread. Unfortunately I shared some with a DIL who threw it away, but mine works well for straight stitching in my new very expensive Brother. It works in my old Pfaff and of course in my even older Singer. I think it will outlast me.
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
i apply a line of sewer's aid to old threads.
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I totally agree if it has been kept out of the sun I would not throw it away. If thread is made to stand up to quilts then it should lastas long as the quilt...same with garments. Give the thread a test for strength and if it doesn't break easily it should be fine.
Originally Posted by Maia B
I don't quite believe the "don't use old thread" rule is valid. I mean, if the thread was stored away from dust and direct sunlight, what's the problem?Maybe not for a show quilt. If the thread sewn into our clothes can endure the stress of wearing, seams getting pulled on when we sit etc, temperature changes from heated indoors to frigid outdoors, and WASHING (with hot and cold water and detergent) and DRYING, then why would thread that's been resting peacefully in box or drawer for years crumble? Most of the time, clothes become unwearable due to stains or wear of the fabric, not the seams. And most of our clothes are hardly couture with the finest thread. I don't think clothes sold at Target have fancy thread in them. So I'm gonna keep using my own thread stash for everything but my finest projects (and those too for appliqué). I suspect some of that "old thread is bad" argument is intended to push us to buy more thread.
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