Redbeeerd Report post Posted January 19, 2023 Heya! Like the title says! What am I doing wrong? This time I'm sewing 2x 4mm with a 2mil rubber spacing but it pretty much always happens (with all kinds of thread too) except when working on really thin stuff. The thicker the material the more it happens so I guess friction is the culprit (resistance when passing through unravels thread)? What should I do to counteract this? Bigger holes? More wax? Any good tricks out there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbeeerd Report post Posted January 19, 2023 Ok so more wax did the trick. I'll see myself out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Redbeeerd said: Ok so more wax did the trick. I'll see myself out. Ha! No charge. Do you smooth out the wax after applying? I like using my fingers because it makes them a little tacky and I can grip the needles better. Other distinguished members of this forum using heavy brown paper to burnish the waxed thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbeeerd Report post Posted January 19, 2023 I just put it close to my desk lamp to warm it a tad then used my fingers. Discovered the benefit of tacky fingers in the process Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted January 20, 2023 You might try a braided thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
