Originally Posted by Bluphrog
Originally Posted by nangars
Did you know that all the newer sewing machines are pre-set for Polyester thread? .... If you use cotton thread it makes more lint in your sewing machine and you have to keep it clean around to bobbins area because of that. .... The older machines that are not as fancy as the newer ones are not set the same. But one note I will say I notice how much lint builds up and I quick that happens.
Isn't that why every machine has a thread tension adjustment feature, to adjust for different threads?
What about machines that are called "Quilter's Edition" machines (like the 440 QE)? Since most quilters use cotton thread, why would they set the machine for polyester thread. Though I can see the logic in setting embroidery machines for polyester thread.
Also, different threads produce different amounts of lint. Coats & Clark threads create a lot, including the poly/cotton threads, but the higher end cotton threads, like the Prescencia, don't create as much lint.
I remove the needle plate from my Bernina every time I change the bobbin and use a Q-tip to remove the lint.
Also, I was taught that if you are sewing cotton fabric, use cotton thread. If you are sewing poly/cotton fabric, use poly/cotton thread. Makes sense to me.
you are so totally correct...and machines are NOT set to be for any particular thread..the bobbin case is set...but some folks believe every "sky is falling" thing they are told...as a side note, most machines are not manufactured for any particular sewing..except for the machines that are just for Embroidery...all sewing machines are made for just that..sewing...the FEATURES they have like needle up/down, blanket stitch, etc..those are quilting features, but nothing a regular OLDER machine didn't already have long before quilting became a multi million dollar industry!