ARGH! Invisible thread
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Thru a lot of trial & errors I've finally gotten it down how to set my machine (Brother) and I have no problems, I've been quilting Christmas Wall Hangings all week & it looks really good. I cut the thread long, thread a needle then bury it in the batting & you don't have sharp ends.
#22
I've always been told not to use the invisible thread in the bobbin. ??
#23
#24
I LOVE invisible thread. I have only used Sulky so far and have not had a minute of trouble with it. When I applique with it, I set it on the upright spool holder, use size 60 Sharp needle, adjust my upper tension to 2.5 on my machine and use it in the bobbin (half full) and applique away. It works great for the invisible machine applique method, especially that I don't have different threads to match all my pieces, so invisible to the rescue! I have occasionally used it for quilting (especially great for STID) and use a size 75 quilting or top stitch needle for that. A teacher at a LQS told me once and she personally recommends YLI for people who have troubles with other brands on their machines, she said she's seen a lot of success with that brand on different machines. I wouldn't know, never used it before.
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#25
The brand of invisible thread really does make a difference and I also would choose poly over nylon. Some types are wound differently and need to be mounted horizontally (embroidery thread spools) and some of the invisibles. If you don't have a horizontal mount, you can try putting it behind your machine in a coffee mug or mason jar to control the lashing if it is a problem. Getting the tension set right just takes patience and some machines just won't play well with the "slick" invisibles.
#27
Since some of it stretches, it will wind too tightly on the bobbin and make it extremely difficult to get the bobbin off the winder. Been there..done that! It can be put in the bobbin but keep a very close eye on the winder and again, it really depends on the brand & type of invisible you're trying to use. Wendy must have one of the "tame" invisibles.
#29
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ohio
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I use invisible thread on the TOP only when doing SID. I really like it since you can not see top stitching and therefore your mistakes. I use regular thread on the bobbin and it gives a nice pattern on the backing. I have tried FMQ with invisible thread and do not like it. I need to put thread in upright position either in holder on machine or in a cup. Also you need to sew slow so thread does not "whip". Keep trying and you may learn to like it.
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