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    joliefaulkner
    Nov 19, 2019

    Thread choices?

    I have been using the traditional cotton/poly blend thread to sew in but today I experimented with a 100% nylon thread. Wow! It was really nice to work with. It didn’t stick to stray hairs as easy or at all, and it was much more transparent with the weft. It was a bit stiff to work with, but I think I like it. Does anyone have any feedback or warnings for me on this? I can take pics of the threads tomorrow if that helps.

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    Ali Benoit
    Nov 19, 2019

    I’ve been thinking I’d like to switch my thread to something else as well! Where did you buy it from??

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    joliefaulkner
    Nov 19, 2019
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    joliefaulkner
    Nov 19, 2019

    I put next to the thread I usually use. It’s upholstery thread

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    joliefaulkner
    Nov 19, 2019

    I actually ordered it by accident through amazon so it’s been sitting in my drawer.

    Mandy Walker—Mane & Grace
    Nov 20, 2019

    I’d like alternatives too. I have wig thread but the knots are hard to tie.

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    jasmineschair
    Nov 20, 2019

    I’d be open to trying it! Did it knot as well? Was it slippery? Thanks for the suggestion!

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    Mckenzie Turley
    Dash  ·  
    Nov 20, 2019

    [@HAIRxIAN] And I had a conversation about this the other day! I understand that it doesn’t stick to stray hairs and is more transparent. But I do want to caution that because it is more stiff, your grow out may not remain intact and compact quite as well. The cotton thread gives it a grip and stickiness which we need to keep all the wefts held together during the duration of their wear. If you do choose a nylon, make sure that you are documenting the grow out to compare it with a cotton thread grow out.

    joliefaulkner
    Nov 20, 2019

    Great point! I did one row regular and one row nylon so I will be able To compare on same client! This will be a good experiment

    Cathie Duran
    Nov 23, 2019
    Cathie Duran
    Nov 23, 2019
    jasmineschair
    Nov 23, 2019

    Stitching game strong 💪🏽

    Mandy Walker—Mane & Grace
    Nov 23, 2019

    How was it to knot it??

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    Cathie Duran
    Nov 23, 2019

    Really easy! It's a little stiffer which makes it easier to control.

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    Cathie Duran
    Nov 23, 2019

    This is a move up and a 10 week grow out a nylon thread just in case you guys were wondering how it holds up

    joliefaulkner
    Nov 23, 2019

    This looks great! Can you tell me exactly what thread you used?

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    Cathie Duran
    Nov 23, 2019
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