Did you know that all the newer sewing machines are set for ?
#22
I have a Viking D1 and it sews with jean thread, cotton 30 wt for my piecing, to 40-50 wt. polyester for embroidery. I just make sure the needle is right. That is what has caused me the most problems in the past; wrong size or dull needle... the machine doesn't seem to mind. It's kinda like horseback riding: the horse will usually go Western or English because they all walk, trot, canter, gallop. The rider usually decides on the type saddle/bits they like and feel comfortable riding with... to me, that's how sewing is, each to his own likes and dislikes... unless you just get a funky machine and I have a couple of those! LOL
#23
Originally Posted by QuiltE
It's one of the discussions that will probably never end ... everyone has their own thoughts and reasons as to which is right.
And I've come to believe ... they are all right!
And I've come to believe ... they are all right!
#25
Thanks for the tip, I have always used what ever I have , and I to use the cheapest cone threads and have never had any breaking are problems with my threads. So I go with the
ideal [ why waste money on all cotton ], when poly cotton are any blends works just fine. :-D
ideal [ why waste money on all cotton ], when poly cotton are any blends works just fine. :-D
#26
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I have experienced poly thread cutting thru cheaper cotton fabric over time. A couple of blocks that I received from swaps have deteriorated right along the seam lines. They might have ripped with cotton thread, too, though.
#27
Originally Posted by bakermom
I sew with whatever i have. I match the needle to the thread weight and have no problems other than "user error". i did find this info that some may find useful:
http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/blsuperior.htm
http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/blsuperior.htm
#28
I use pretty much whatever I have on hand but I generally like cotton better. I guess I've just gotten into the habit of cleaning around my bobbin area and under the plate on a regular basis. With the machines I grew up with, it was necessary to oil the bobbin race every so often so I would just give the rest of the area a good cleaning while I was at it. I've gone almost completely over to Aurifil gray for piecing. It blends into every color. I do have a couple of scrap projects that I'm using up all my leftover threads on though.
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