Originally Posted by jmabby
Originally Posted by Lori S
When I stitch in the ditch I use invisable thread , smoke colored. That way I do not have to change thread colors.
A few tips for invisable thread.
- Use a cone holder to allow the thread to relax before the tension disks
- Practice on a scrap quilt sandwich to make any tension adjustments
- Use regular thread in the bobbin ( you can use invisable , but of you never used it before .. best to use the regular thread)
- Some use a metallic needle , but get the best results using a new smaller needle
- A walking foot
- Use a high quality thread , the stuff sold in the rack that comes on a cardboard then covered in plastic is always a problem for me. I did not ever think I could use invisable till I found a better quality.
Have you tried Sulky or Gutterman, if so, how does it work, what brand do you use??
I found two that work really well one is YLI Brand , which I got from HomeSew the other is from Clotilde ( they carry the clear and the smoke color) I really like the smoke color from Clotilde is has less shine and unless the fabric is white , that is the color I use.
The Gutterman I had mixed results , one spool was great the next one , was REALLY bad .. loaded with so much static the thread wrapped around everything... ALOT. I was given the Clotilde , so once I got to a good one , I did not try the Sulky, maybe someone here can speak to how that thread performs.