Why I'll never use plastic thread for stitching again | Bookbinders

Skyler Jenkins · 2026-03-07T20:51:08.789252+00:00

It breaks down faster and feels cheap compared to linen.

Breaks down faster" but is it actually failing on you mid-project, or is it just not lasting for decades in a drawer?

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I used to buy plastic thread all the time for its low cost. A baby blanket I made started unraveling when the stitches gave way. Linen might cost more, but it holds up without surprise failures.

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wyatt1075mo ago

Actually had the opposite experience with a linen thread project last year. Made a set of kitchen towels that started fraying after just a few washes. The plastic thread on my outdoor cushion covers has held up through two full summers of sun and rain without any issues. Sometimes the right material depends on what you're making and where it's used.

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