How to wax thread

2026.10.30

Press the thread against the wax and pull it through repeatedly, until it is stiff enough to stand up when you hold the end.

Change the orientation of the thread as you pull it so that the wax coats it evenly.

Waxing is done to tame the fuzz of linen thread, reduce thread breakage and friction while sewing, and make the stitches less likely to loosen.

For even better results, apply heat with a hair dryer or iron so that the wax soaks into the thread.

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