wendyr71•1mo ago

Unpopular opinion: Cheap thread caused my last project to unravel in weeks.

I fixed it by testing linen thread after my book fell apart.

4 comments

4 Comments

sagestone1mo ago

Switched to linen after @kevinh48's tip, saved my project.

wells.christopher1mo ago

Linen can actually be a real pain for some projects though. That stiffness everyone likes makes it hard to pull tight without snapping, and it doesn't always play nice with modern paper or glue. Sometimes a good synthetic thread is just easier to work with and holds up better over time.

kevinh481mo ago

So what made you try linen over other stronger threads? I've heard it's good for bookbinding but can be tricky to work with. Was there a specific reason you landed on that fix?

ruby65916d ago

You're right about linen being a pain, but seeing my book stay together changed my mind.

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