Thread conditioner
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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.
#4
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.
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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!
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with me!
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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.