Strength of thread could also mean the ability to withstand the elements of time and exposure to air and/or chemicals(laundry soaps, bleach). Love the scientific experimentation!! I find polyester thread, while hand sewing, is far more apt to tangle than cotton.

@ThimbleAndPlume

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Thank you. I am no scientist, but I did my best. LOL

🤣🤣🤣"AND BAM! A shrimp hits the fan"🤣🤣🤣 Oh my heart THANK YOU SO MUCH for the hahas! Have a beautiful life. 2 MINUTES AND 10 SECONDS IN!

Your hard work and diligence is much appreciated! This video is VERY helpful!

@ThimbleAndPlume

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

So interesting! I love how far down that rabbit hole you went!

@ThimbleAndPlume

3 жыл бұрын

I went deep into the rabbit hole!

Loved the scientific method you used and then concluded with your non scientific preferences! 😂 Seriously appreciate your opinion as I’m half way through a large cross stitch project using Thread Magic and thinking about changing to beeswax as the cost TM here in Australia is $20 plus $10 shipping 😱 while beeswax beads (I intend to melt it down and fill my old TM container 😁) is only $6 for 50gms (1 2/3 oz) with free shipping 👍, both only available online. Our retail sources for quality craft items is atrocious here in Aus. Much appreciate your video, from this science minded hand sewing geek. 🥰💜 Now to see what else I can find on your channel. Thanks heaps! 😻

oh i love your hair!! I am a bangs girl; all my life so yay to bangs or fringe whatever you want to call it!!

@ThimbleAndPlume

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

I melted a bit of bees wax in some emptied lip gloss tubes. Covered, no mess, small, practically free. If it's really sunny and hot outside, you can cut a elongated "chunk" of wax, let it take a good sun bath, shape it a bit and make it fit the tube.

@PlanetAutistica

Ай бұрын

Brill, gonna steal this 💡 Thank you. Might modify one of those small sudocrem containers

This is so thorough thank you for your dedication! very helpful

I use a liquid synthetic thread conditioner for machine sewing, beeswax for hand sewing.

Thank you for putting on pants before going to the store. 😆

Thank you, that was fun! I'm glad you showed the whole process.

@ThimbleAndPlume

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you . I am Glad you enjoyed it!

That was a marathon, but well run! I still have boxes of Thread Heaven, which has the additional bonus of glitter (LOL). It's handy as you say, for sewing away from the iron... Love your videos!

@ThimbleAndPlume

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It was quite the marathon!!! I almost just gave up, but I persevered and actually learned something. Thank you! I am so glad you enjoy my videos!

Beautiful work in your video production!! Loving the visual aspect!! I subscribed

@ThimbleAndPlume

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! I love doing it so much. I find it a fun to figure out how to improve my videos each time.

This was a really fun and informative video! Thank you very much for this, I hope you keep making videos like this, I really enjoy watching them! I would also love some videos about your journey into reenactment, and perhaps a video about some historical facts about Trossfrau in general? Just some ideas I would be curious about ;)

@ThimbleAndPlume

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I do have a video essay all about the Trossfrau on my idea list. And funny you should mention my journey into reenactment because I was just sorting through some old pictures and came across one of my first attempts at historical clothing and I was thinking about how I could incorporate it into a video. I really wish I could find a photo of my very first one, since you could say it was a "valiant" attempt. LOL

I love beeswax on leather thread. I can’t imagine working with the texture on fabric though, it’s very sticky. And sometimes a bit lumpy. Good for sticking in place for leather, but I wouldn’t like that for cross stitching. My stitches are uneven enough without help! 😅

I always thought that "strengthening" was about protecting the thread from friction with the needle and the fabric when you're sewing

Thank you for doing all the science for us! This was a great explanation on when to use each. And yes I do have a hunk of beeswax that has melted into my sewing kit! How did you know?!

@ThimbleAndPlume

3 жыл бұрын

Talk about a messy situation. right?!?

@CB-hi7mf

2 жыл бұрын

I bought some beeswax at a leather shop. Omg. BIG Mistake. It had to be super old cause it was dark brown, hard, and just didn't look right. I ended up tossing it and bought the THREAD wax as you mentioned here. Huge difference.

Thanks for doing this. I was wondering if modern manufacturing methods have made thread conditioning superfluous for the most part. I have never used any with any fiber but linen thread.

@ThimbleAndPlume

2 жыл бұрын

I had a blast doing it! Yeah, linen thread is the best!

Love your video.

@ThimbleAndPlume

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Do you have videos on presser feet and the different ones and how to use them? I just learned how to use a jump hump. Omg what a difference and no more broken needles on thick seams.

@ThimbleAndPlume

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't done any machine sewing tips, yet. But, that is a great idea and I will add it to the list. I do plan to eventually do a series on machine sewing tips.

I just watched another video. You're supposed to apply heat after using the beeswax, pressing between muslin cloth layers. Pull through through the fabric layers under light pressure with the iron on top.

I purchased Thread Magic. It was ok at first but before long it dried out and shrunk a bit and was no longer fluid. It cost US$15 plus postage from the USA to me in Australia. What a waste of money and effort Alternatively bees wax is always reliable and nowhere near the cost of Thread Magic

@linhtrinh6297

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Thread magic is convenience but it is so expensive so it is not worth it

👍🖖

@ThimbleAndPlume

Жыл бұрын

:)

Maybe it's me, but what is on the market now a day is not real beeswax. Back when I first discovered beeswax it was real. Years ago when I facilitated a hand works class I realized it was not Real beeswax. So me being picky wanted real and in my kits I made real beeswax bars. Today in my spirit doll kits also, real beeswax.

@ThimbleAndPlume

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is definitely the case sometimes. In the big box stores, the beeswax cakes they sell for sewing are often cut with paraffin. I actually prefer to buy beeswax pellets and make my own cakes with it so that I know its 100%.

I think a downside to beeswax would be allergies.

Beeswax for me-in appreciation for the raw materials. I use dry bar soap as a lubricant for screw threads in my woodwork. I wonder if there’s a place for it in my handsewing. (Maybe even wash out nicely over time.)🫣

@ThimbleAndPlume

Жыл бұрын

I have heard of people using soap as a stand in for beeswax, but I haven't tried it myself.

oh no! Soon as i find the most awesome channel i see you haven't made a video in a long time. Science and crafting all at once is my favorite thing in the world! Maybe a little true crime and beading too. I love this and it answered my exact questions perfectly.🫶

Good info. Have say I found the (too loud) music and effects annoying. Thanks. 🧵🪡❤️

@ThimbleAndPlume

Жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks