I was going to mention this use as well, because I have done that and also taught it at a seminar. In Schollmeyer and Leeson's 'Tying Emergers' it is outlined on page 190 for the (the fly I taught).
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Unfortunately, when we were tyingg/teaching (normal) parachute flies at the club last night I forgot this little trick!