Did you know that all the newer sewing machines are set for ?
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Originally Posted by Landers
I will have to try your idea. I sew alot and get a lot of lint!!
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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