On 1/15/2013 7:54 PM, Suzanne wrote:
Here's an odd question: How long does cotton or silk sewing thread last?
At work today, we found an old cigar box full of Belding Corticelli thread that probably
dates back to the early 1950s. (The small spools of cotton were priced at 15 cents and
the large ones at 25 cents.) I was admiring the beautiful shades of green. . . and then
everyone else said it would all have to be thrown out because it was "too old"
to use in machine sewing.
I'd never heard of thread going bad so now I'm wondering if I was just
daydreaming that day in home ec class [quite likely!] or if this is common
knowledge for everyone but me? (I also have a friend who refuses to use
vintage cotton fabric because it might rip, so there's another question for
you!) I reeled out one spool of white and pulled hard, and it does seem
thinner than the polyester stuff they sell most places these days--but does
that mean it won't work even for lightweight projects? Such a waste! :-(
Suzanne
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I always test my old thread, but I have some a lot older than the 1950's
that is very strong and works well. I tend to use it for handsewing.
Carmen
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