Clear?? thread
#2
Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
I wanted to try clear thread for machine quilting. I tried the nylon thread from Joannes and all it did was break in the machine. Any suggestions? What do you use in the bobbin?
#3
Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
I wanted to try clear thread for machine quilting. I tried the nylon thread from Joannes and all it did was break in the machine. Any suggestions? What do you use in the bobbin?
#7
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I first used the Jo Anns clear ... nothing but trouble. I use Superior or from Clotilde. Much better results. It is best to use regular thread in the bobbin, but I have gotten brave and used it for top and bottom a few times. It just a pain to wind a bobbin and keep it from stretching the clear thread.
If you are quilting a darker color ... use the smoke colored it does not reflect as much light and is more invisable on the dark fabric.
If you are quilting a darker color ... use the smoke colored it does not reflect as much light and is more invisable on the dark fabric.
#9
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: mesa and payson, arizona
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i use YLI monofilament top and bobbin. you have to wind the bobbin very slowly so you don't stretch the thread. have never had a problem as long as i don't sew at top speed. some machines just don't like this type of thread. good luck with your project.
#10
Originally Posted by dunster
Polyester monofilament is a better choice than nylon. I put the spool in a coffee cup behind the machine so it feeds nicely.
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