Schmetz 2 eye needle
 

Has anyone used the Schmetz 2 eye needle? I purchased a package, as I thought that
it sounded interesting--but one of the threads gets real loose and floppy. Don't know what I
am doing wrong, and how to remedy it. Hope someone can help. Thanks

Are you talking about the two needles (twin needle) that are side by side? If it's 2 eyes on one needle, than no I've never used them. Twin needles I have and your owners manual should tell you how to set up your threads for that.

not heard of two eyes in one needle....

i had my lqs order them after seeing them on here
can not get mine to wook also
haven`t realy had time to try though
Tartan no the are not double needles they are one needle with 2 eyes
Gale

Try making the thread on top going different directions. That seamed to work for me.

I tried having the thread going in different directions. Still no luck.

No tartan--It is a needle with 2 eyes. Supposed to make top stitching stand out more.

According to Schmetz, the threads should unwind in different directions, and thread in the normal direction. So if your needle normally threads left to right, it will still thread left to right for both threads.

I bought one but haven't given it a try yet. Glad you asked the question so I'll be prepared.

I bought some and had no luck getting them to work properly. Mechanic said they don't work in many machines. Mine is one of them. Viking Rose.
Jane in PA

I have a viking lily, and a Janome 6500 and still can't get it to work. Frustrating!!!!

Put one of the threads twisting to the left for the top thread and twisting to the right for the bottom thread and it should have the correct tension for both. It has a different look to a double stitch and is very good for top stitching.

I have used the needle, the 2 threads need to be threaded different directions like the bottom hole is threaded the same way you thread your regular needle the 2nd needle should be threaded the opposite direction and when you get to your needle the last loop before should not be in the slot, that thread goes in the top hole, when you start to sew hold all 3 thread and give it a tug it should sew right. I hope this helps.

Nancy's Notions has a very good video on how to use the 2 needles. Check it out.

Thank you Jane3. Will check out Nancy"s Notions

good info to know..I just ordered mine from Joanns as they were out of stock earlier this month! Will watch the NN videos as well!