Using Poly Mono thread in the bobbin
#1
Using Poly Mono thread in the bobbin
I am using Superior Poly Monofilament (invisible)thread in the top and would like to use it in the bobbin also. I remember tips and cautionary messages about winding it to the bobbin, but don't remember the do's and don'ts. Any advice on how to do this would be appreciated. I think the speed of machine winding it was an issue, but doing it by hand seems like it would not hold a very good or even tension.
Thank you,
Susan
Thank you,
Susan
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I took a class from Karen Kay Buckley, a nationally known machine applique master, and she had us use invisible thread, I think she recommended Superior brand. We wound our bobbins by machine and they worked fine.
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Agree 100% with winding the bobbin slowly -- first time I used it both top and bottom was on a very basic Brother machine, and no problem. Then used the bobbin winder on my Viking Sapphire -- had it about half full -- and couldn't get the bobbin off the winder -- it was so tight on there it had to unthreaded, by hand, to release the tension enough to free the bobbin from the post! Sometimes, I use the monopoly on the top, and a regular thread on the bottom which coordinates with the backing. Never have a problem with the top thread pulling up the bottom, so this also works for me.
#6
Thank you for all the answers. Now I just need to figure out how to slow down the bobbin winder on a newer machine. It doesn't seem to be affected by the speed control for sewing. The winder is on or it is off. But I'll figure something. Thank you again.
#9
No, it doesn't seem to be. Once I click the bobbin on it appears to bypass completely the speed controls. I don't use the foot pedal, it just "is on and fast" or it is off. I'm getting the manual out (it's a Babylock Symphony 4 years old)
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