Unpopular opinion: Cheap thread caused my last project to unravel in weeks.

Wendy Rivera · 2026-03-06T14:05:38.619784+00:00

I fixed it by testing linen thread after my book fell apart.

Switched to linen after @kevinh48's tip, saved my project.

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Linen can actually be a real pain for some projects though. That stiffness everyone likes makes it hard to pull tight without snapping, and it doesn't always play nice with modern paper or glue. Sometimes a good synthetic thread is just easier to work with and holds up better over time.

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kevinh486mo ago

So what made you try linen over other stronger threads? I've heard it's good for bookbinding but can be tricky to work with. Was there a specific reason you landed on that fix?

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ruby6595mo ago

You're right about linen being a pain, but seeing my book stay together changed my mind.

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