Some handsewing tips

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  Handsewing
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+Avoiding Knots
+==============
+
+When starting a seam, rather than making a knot burrow the tail between
+the layers of fabric and then sew two back stitches in the same place.
+
+At the end of the seam do the same thing: two back stitches in the same
+places, and hiding the tail of thread.
+
+Waxing Thread
+=============
+
+After cutting a length of natural fiber (cotton, linen, silk) thread for
+handsewing, pass it 1–3 times on a small block of wax before threading
+the needle: it will make the thread stronger and easier to detangle.
+
+Artisanal, honey-smelling wax from a local beekeeper is good for your
+mood, but in a pinch a paraffin wax candle will do.
+
+Before doing so on delicate fabric, you may want to do a test on a scrap
+piece or in an hidden place to check that it won't cause discoloration,
+but in my experience it's pretty rare.