Metallic thread nightmare!!
#21
So taking your advice about the needle, I checked and of course I do not have one. So rather than jumping in my car and rushing to JoAnn's which is a good drive away, I called. And they don't have them!!!! Glad I did not just hop right over there. Going to check the LQS this morning, other wise I am going to have to order it online. I am amazed JoAnn's does not have them. I will order some sew slick too, since I am probaby going to have to order online,
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help!!
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and help!!
#23
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Timmins, Ont. Canada
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I was also told by someone in retail (LQS) that you need a metallic needle for metallic thread. I agree, I believe they are coated with teflon to prevent fraying (your problem), so would be worth a try.
#25
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Have you tried changing the position of your thread? I used gold metallic thread and used the thread spool in a vertical position. Also used a organ needle I use for machine embroidery. A bigger eye on the needle prevents less friction and less breakage. Sewing slower may help prevent breakage as well. (?)
#30
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Last week I was making a table runner, also with gold metallic running through it, and using metallic thread. It didn't matter how many times I re-threaded, changed to a top-stitching needle, and on and on, I still had difficulty. I finally set the table runner aside and started on a new runner, using gold color rayon Sulky thread, had absolutely NO problems on that one. No more metallic for me EVER. And this was Sulky metallic too.
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