Can I use old thread? How do you know? Paganoonoo Sewing Tip

Some old thread becomes brittle and breaks easily. How can you test what is good and what should not be used for garment sewing?
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[@franj587]

Cleaning my sewing room and I have thread from 40 years ago still in the package… I tested them per your video and they popped… thanks for the information!

[@DR-ee5ul]

Thank you for the demonstration. It was very helpful.

[@kkilco]

Thank you! I've been going crazy trying to fix my machine tension but I do have really old thread.

[@13KcMagicGirl13]

Thank you for this video. I bought some old thread at a garage sale. With wooden spools of thread is not good anymore unfortunately but the wooden spools are pretty good.

[@evelynmartin3209]

I use those threads for layering on decorative techniques.

[@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jewelniles4041]

Is your thread polyester or cotton?

[@abigailclark1878]

Does old thread get loose? I redheaded my machine both top thread & bobbin. Changed the needle to a new one. Machine still makes knock noise, & top thread still has loops... please help!

[@michellepaganoonoopaganini4818]

Try a thread you know is new, bobbin and top. If it works then you know the thread is a problem.

[@kaleidoscopicreature7019]

But what about old thread and sewing by hand that really is so much of it an issue

[@meacadwell]

Use old thread for basting or on items that won't see a lot of use or washing - like a wall hanging, with the full knowledge that problems could occur over time (drooping, breakage, etc.)

[@13KcMagicGirl13]

It will not hold up as good

[@alisonervine3888]

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