Is it normal for the end of DMC floss to fray as youre stitching? I mean at the tail end or excess thats threaded through the needle. I hadnt cross-stitched in awhile, until a few months ago, but I dont remember this happening before. I end up having to trim it every so often, and end up losing a bit of the length as a result. Is it just me?
I am not using any sort of thread conditioner, would that help?
I use a wax disc to add "lubrication" to all my threads whatever brand/non-brand Im using as well as using lengths no longer than 20 inches, this doesnt eliminate fraying but it does lessen the waste.
Try to use a shorter length of thread as it will fray being pulled through the fabric so many times. Also you could try using a needle with a larger eye so that the needle makes a bigger hole in the linen for the thread to go through, causing less friction. Ive noticed that even if I have 6 inches or so thread left after stitching a section, I cannot use it up elsewhere as it has gone fluffy where it has been lying though the needle.
yes, dmc does fray specially at the tips, no matter how long or short length i have tried, but saying that i have noticed its happening with anchor as well, so perhaps all companies are cutting corners
well, maybe its really just the threads themselves... even 6 years ago I didnt notice the fraying, and I dont think that I was that blind. Now - yes, they do fray, for the last 3 years - 100%.
I noticed that some colours do it more then others, dont know on what it depends. But agree, special wax or thread conditioner are really helpful, when Im out - shorter length and trimming the ends work good too
Yes, it frays now! It used to not as it was made better. I still have older DMC threads which dont fray, but any newer numbers purchased lately, a big YES! Ive always been able to use whatever length I want with no problems, not anymore. I guess it pays to shop for older floss off of Ebay!
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