A Cool and Shady Haven

by **Penny** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 12:51 pm

Do you get cotton all twisted when sewing on buttons. Try wiping the cotton a couple of times over a small block of beeswax. No more knots and gives extra strength to cotton. cheers Penny. :lol:

by **dejavou** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:07 pm

I can't remember the last time I sewed on a button!!!!!!!!

by **Maywalk** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 6:57 pm

I cant even find the bloody hole to thread the needle. :roll:

NO RUDE REMARKS PLEASE.

by **DaisyB** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:13 pm

I recently bought some 'easy thread' needles Maisie, they are open at the end and you just push the thread in, it can't come out again as they have one way 'barbs'.

by **Maywalk** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:24 pm

Yes I have seen them June but never bought any as up to yet. :roll:

I will have to get some.

by **Rowan** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:27 pm

I use needle threaders but even that is getting beyond me!

by **Monsy** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:15 am

I taught the wee one how to sew them on. I'm lucky, she likes doing it, and I hate it!

by **dejavou** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:15 am

Like your style Mons!!

by **Penny** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:56 pm

I have a packet of the needles mentioned but still prefer the old type. Remember to cut the cotton at an angle, not break, and thread the needle over a piece of white card. This enables one to see the hole a lot easier. Also easier to thread machine needle with a piece of white card behind the needle. cheers Penny :lol:

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