What are some tips for better productivity of Threads and Needles?
1. A great way to insert a needle with as little difficulty as possible is to use a tooth pick point, old needle or even a pencil point inserted into the eye of needle. You can now turn the needle either left or right as needed to align properly. Make sure the scarf is in the back and the needle is straight ahead or just slightly to the right. The needle should be as far up as it could go into the needle holder. 2. Any garment that will be bleached repeatedly should use a polyester thread for durability. Polyester will not bleach out as other threads do. 3. Pegboards are a great way to organize your threads. You can easily change the configuration of the board as needed. You can also hang other items such as your scissors and bobbins so everything can be in a centralized location. 4. Using 30wt thread (instead of 40) for a large fill will cut your stitch count and even eliminate the use of a topping. 5. A unique look to embroidered items is the use of metallic and neon threads. Always
