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Needles & Thread Hints  Invisible Stitches How do you secure the
ends when working with clear or invisible thread? They're so
wiry. I'm always afraid they will pull out. Backstitching
doesn't seem to be reliable. Nancy's Answer: There are different
qualities of clear thread. I have found that some are very wiry.
Some are like fishing wire. Use one that is quite pliable. I do
recommend backstitching and then stitching forward again, so
that each section is stitched over. So, backstitch, go forward,
and clip your threads. I think you'll have secure thread tails.
Ruth Barrett, Penfield, New York  Ballpoint Double Needles My
question relates to using double needles on knit fabrics.
Ordinarily we use ballpoint needles for knit fabrics, but I find
I have a problem with skipped stitches when using double needles
on knits. Are there ballpoint needles available or can you
suggest a technique to prevent skipping? Nancy's Answer:
Generally ballpoint needles are