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I’ve been weaving for more than 25 years, and over that time period, I’ve seen many methods on how to cut thread and developed a best practices method I recommend. Cutting thread is part of every weaving project, and in many cases, it happens multiple times. Here are some of my thread-cutting tips and tricks to add to your list of weaving tips and best practices.

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Best practices are a must for working efficiently with fiber. Read these tips and instructions for better thread cutting.

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For cutting groups of thread, I recommend sharp sewing scissors. For cutting individual threads, small sharp pointed scissors will do the job. For most thread cutting, a measuring tool of some sort is also recommended such as a ruler, measuring tape, or a warping board. Here is a list of items that I don’t recommend for cutting thread:

Once you have determined that you have thread to cut and have gathered the necessary tools, here are the 5 quick steps to take to cut your thread. These instructions are for 1 thread but can easily be adapted to multiple threads.

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