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by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008 ( edited Oct 04'08 03:11 )
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Can silicon spray be used on the embroidery thread to prevent fraying or brakega if one does not have sewe's aid?

Comments (11)
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by emily16838 03 Oct 2008
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I don't know...but someone will
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by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
I believe I read about it sometime ago but do not remember for sure
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by ukongrdn 03 Oct 2008
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a shop were i worked would spray the thread, if it was drying out and snaping. hope that this helps. *4u
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by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
thanks
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by americangirl 03 Oct 2008
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I don't know. I've heard put it in the freeze for 30 minutes, no longer and it should work. I haven't had this problem yet. It is worth trying.
Good luck.
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by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
You mean putting the tread on the freezer? Never heard of that before.
by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
Thread
by americangirl 03 Oct 2008
Yes, the thread.
by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
Will have to try your technique. Thanks for the tip
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by colonies1 03 Oct 2008
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I have no idea but here is a *4u all
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by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
thanks *2U
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by mops 03 Oct 2008
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I bought it especially for that purpose in the embroidery studio where I buy all my supplies (at very low prices). They have a number of 4 and 6 head 16 needle industrial machines running all day and use it themselves, I guess they know what they are talking about. *4U
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by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
thanks a lot Martine, guess will buy next time I go out. *2U
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by blhamblen 03 Oct 2008
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Try it...can't hurt :)
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by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
I can probably experiment with many thing, but not really with my machine. Better get a green light from someone that knows.
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by nglover1 03 Oct 2008
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I don't know but that is a good question I am sure some Cutie will know but until then A flower for you
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by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
thanks
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by oldandgrey 03 Oct 2008
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I have used a liquid silicon that is in a pot between the spool and the machine & the thread goes over a silicon soaked pad, great for high speed industrial machines. [I have 8 different machines besides my domestic machines]
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by mops 03 Oct 2008
Now I'm curious.. where oh where do you put all of them? And I thought I had quite a collection, including the oldies I can't part with.
by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
Wow! look like you got some bussiness
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by ciba 03 Oct 2008
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I have used it and it works really well for me.
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by adelmarie 03 Oct 2008
thanks
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by lbrow 04 Oct 2008
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I have never done it, but have heard from others that it helps, American says put n freezer 30 mins. I remember back during the war the women were putting nylon stockings n the freezer like that because they said it kept them from having runs. Must b something n freezing strengthens the threads *
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by adelmarie 04 Oct 2008
I am taking all the food out and putting my whole chest in the freezer lol I will have to try it out, sounds like an interesting technique.
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by grannyo 04 Oct 2008
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Thanks for asking this question. *4u
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by adelmarie 04 Oct 2008
You are welcome.