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  • Re: How long is thread good for

    Great answers and I know each thought is on the mark. There is not just one answer for your question. I have found that the use of silicon, I use a spray on type, does make a difference. Think in terms of what happens to fabric that is folded and laying around for a long time. The outside edges are really...
    Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by pat71896 on 05-05-2008

  • Re: Thread Breaking in My Machine

    I think that thread breaking is a universal problem to which there are a multitude of answers, none of which is right or wrong. My suggestions are: Do use a thread stand and watch that the thread does not begin to twist. Thread, ater all, is just pieces of polyester, cotton, rayon, etc., spun together...
    Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by pat71896 on 05-02-2008

  • Re: How long is thread good for

    Well I will try to help you as well. I have been using the same thread for upwards of 4 years. They are right, keeping it out of the sun helps a lot. But it may be that your machine just doesn't like that brand of thread.I have that problem. I have a Viking Platinum 770 that likes only Gutterman...
    Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by jalcumbrack on 04-09-2008

  • Re: How long is thread good for

    I have some sewing thread that I know for a fact is 40 years old and I still use it. But to answer your question, if it breaks easily when tugged it is rotten. If you keep it out of sunlight it will last many years, but remember that the biggest threat to thread is sun and dampness. Your 4 year old thread...
    Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by marsuz on 04-08-2008

  • Re: How long is thread good for

    I also have some thread that is a few years old. I have a terrific cabinet top mounted on a wall in my sewing room that holds hundreds of cones of thread. It is a long, large top from a dining room china cabinet, with 3 shelves and glass doors. On each shelf in this cabinet, with the thread, I have a...
    Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by onthelake on 04-08-2008

  • Re: How long is thread good for

    I'm at the Community Circle in Orlando, and we've just shared your question with a roomful of embroiderers. There were many great answers. Hopefully someone will post one in this forum! Ann
    Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by AnnTheGran on 04-04-2008

  • How long is thread good for

    During embroidery everyone says thread breaks can be caused by old thread. How old is old? I was into embroidery around 4 years ago and purchased a HUGE supply of threads. I am having some breaks and I know that this is normal but does anyone know how long threads are good for?
    Posted to Today's Top Tips (Forum) by cf637 on 04-03-2008
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