Fixing mistakes
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Jewelti
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1ย year ago by Jewelti
So I just picked up bracelet making while watching or listening to things and sometimes I'll tie the wrong knot or use the wrong string or misjudge the order I should be doing my segment knotting in, but I've found it really hard to undo knots without messing up the embroidery thread. I think my first few bracelets have turned out really messy because of this. Do you guys have any tips?
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fishyknots
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1ย year ago by fishyknots
How are you undoing your knots? Try safety pins.
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marie_k
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1ย year ago by marie_k
I have a seam ripper which helps a lot ๐ You won't have a choice but you work the thread a little, I suggest adjusting your knot tension so it's not so tight, it helps to undo the knots when it's a bit loose ๐
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AngelFire3
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1ย year ago by AngelFire3
I use sewing needles to unpick knots. I originally thought a larger (tapestry) needle would be best but I discovered having a thin needle works way better. I can get in between all the individual threads and easily pull out the knot without wrecking the thread.
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TizziLizzi
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1ย year ago by TizziLizzi
@JeweltiI bought a Beadsmith awl for this purpose. It does the job perfectly but i have to be very careful as it is very sharp. |
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mishka0129
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1ย year ago by mishka0129
I personally use a sewing needle to until knots as well since it is thinner and easier to get between the knots and not damage the thread.
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halokiwi
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1ย year ago by halokiwi
If you flip the bracelet to the back, knots are easier to undo.
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bOOk_nerd1
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1ย year ago by bOOk_nerd1
I agree with most of these, I sue a sewing pin most of the time. However, you have to be careful, because of several occasions I've poked through the thread by accident, which made the string split.
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Jewelti
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1ย year ago by Jewelti
Thanks everyone who replied! I wasn't expecting much when I posted the question. While I tried and struggled with a safety pin, @marie_k 's suggestion of the seam ripper worked really well for me and didn't break the thread as I feared. Again thank you it's nice to know I'm not the only one messing up! ๐
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