The solution to embroidering with metallics is: I put the thread on a thread holder on the other side of the room, and let it unspool as I embroider. This was told to me and I started using my metallics this way, and mine doesn't break anymore. I have 2 machines on opposite sides of the room. I put my meatllic on the machine that is fartherest away. Run to other machin and thread as usual. It has something to do with the thread being able to loosen up and unwind befroe it goes thru the tension. Good Luck..