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Separate Strands of Embroidery Floss

By Connie G. Barwick, About.com

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Prevent Floss From Bunching Up

Prevent Floss from Bunching Up

Prevent Floss from Bunching Up

Photo: © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
As you begin to pull the individual strands from the piece of floss, do not allow to floss to bunch up as shown. This will result in a knotted piece of floss that may be unusable.

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