Originally Posted by AnnaK
Can someone tell me how one threads a twin needle? I've never used it but have been curious. Do you need two thread sources? And do you take both threads thru all the same channels. If so, how do they not get tangled up in 'the works'? And how does one bobbin take care of 2 stitches. What does the bottom look like? So many questions. A tutorial would be great. Please?
You need to have two different sources, then thread through all the same channels except when you come to the thread guides just above the needle. Most sewing machines have two thread guides just above the needle. Thread one colour through the left hand guide and into the left hand needle, and then the other thread through the right hand guide and needle. Be careful not to make a stitch that is too big for the foot or the needle plate when you use double needles or you will have breakages. They are great for top stitching even rows of sewing, pintucks sewing bias tape and decorative stitches with two differently coloured threads.