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Old 11-08-2010, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
use a special needle made for metalics and you have to slow way down. they really do not work in really fast running machines, stretch and break but if you go slow, and use the right needle they are beautiful to use!
I have a Janome 6600 and use the metallic in both the top and bottom and haven't had a problem. Maybe loosing up your tension will help.
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