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Choose a working thread length
Use a length that survives repeated passes without fraying or tangling. Rough grounds and delicate specialty threads may need shorter lengths.
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Use a length that survives repeated passes without fraying or tangling. Rough grounds and delicate specialty threads may need shorter lengths.
Before you start
Prepare a small offcut of the intended ground with the intended needle and thread. Mark the practice area lightly and support the fabric without stretching its grain.
Try this example
Compare 30 cm and 45 cm cuts on the same stitched line. Record tangles, surface wear and unused tail; choose the more reliable length, not merely the longer one.
Check your result
- Release the frame and inspect front and reverse. The thread should lie as intended without distorting the ground; shorten a stitch or change the sample before pulling harder.
- Coverage and tension depend on the actual ground, thread and stitch length. A diagram shows the route, not a universal thread quantity or tension setting.
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