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Post subject: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss?  Posted: Jul 15, 2009 17:33 |
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I have a TON of Prism, but they only come in packs by me and I try to get individual colors at the store near me & I only saw DMC.
I bought 2 different colors and they BOTH fray.
Is it just me?
Or is it the brand?
Prism doesn't do this but it is made to make bracelets.
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I think DMC is made for actual embroidery
Am I right?
Oh and I looked on their website and I only saw embroidery but I don't know, maybe you guys know better xD
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I thought this fit in this section because you will be giving me a tip xD
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Post subject: Re: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss? Posted: Jul 15, 2009 18:37 |
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I personally like DMC, but I sometimes purposely fray the stuff to make my bracelets thinner.
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Post subject: Re: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss? Posted: Jul 16, 2009 03:14 |
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I've never had any problem with DMC floss and fraying. On the other hand, I have several other brands (purchased from ebay), and they don't fray, either.
The only time it does fray, however, is when you try to undo a few knots and accidentally pick at only five of the six threads. But that's an exception, not the rule.
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Post subject: Re: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss? Posted: Jul 16, 2009 09:03 |
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Right off the top, you should know that DMC makes Prism. I don't think they want that floating around because they still want their more expensive brand to sell, but there.
I make it a point not to buy DMC, because it's more expensive. The majority of what I use my thread for is testing and playing around -- not for anything of importance, so that saves me some money.
As far as thread type, it's a personal preference. Use what you like, what give you the result you are looking for.
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Post subject: Re: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss? Posted: Jul 16, 2009 11:41 |
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hbernb wrote: Right off the top, you should know that DMC makes Prism. I don't think they want that floating around because they still want their more expensive brand to sell, but there.
I make it a point not to buy DMC, because it's more expensive. The majority of what I use my thread for is testing and playing around -- not for anything of importance, so that saves me some money.
As far as thread type, it's a personal preference. Use what you like, what give you the result you are looking for.
Oh I didn't know DMC made Prism, thanks :DI guess it is just me xDThanks for commenting :D
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Post subject: Re: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss? Posted: Aug 16, 2009 07:57 |
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Absolutely yes, I use it on my Friendship bracelets all the time! :D
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Post subject: Re: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss? Posted: Aug 16, 2009 09:54 |
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I don't really like DMC, though I've only used it a couple times because it's more expensive then the brands I buy. I have Anchor... if that is how you spell it  and one called DFM but that can only be bought in bulk and is a craft thread.
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Post subject: Re: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss? Posted: Aug 21, 2009 10:18 |
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Tailored4Dreams wrote: I don't really like DMC, though I've only used it a couple times because it's more expensive then the brands I buy. I have Anchor... if that is how you spell it and one called DFM but that can only be bought in bulk and is a craft thread.
Now buy the craft thread, not the 6 strand floss :3
Thanks everybody :D
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Post subject: Re: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss? Posted: Jul 31, 2010 17:36 |
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it really dosnt matter what u use. they all fray on me but some threads fray more. i use DMC and i'm happy. i also use Prism but i like DMC better...lol 
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Post subject: Re: Is DMC a good brand for embroidery floss? Posted: Aug 11, 2010 14:15 |
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I only use mercerized thread like DMC Perle. The strings are binded together making it impossible to fray or unravel. Iris, and Designs for Needles are brands I use as well, never tried Anchor. You can get the strings at michaels joanns or online.
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