Monofilament Thread and bobbin Thread
03-06-2020, 07:15 AM
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Monofilament Thread and bobbin Thread
Good Morning! I am trying to quilt with monofilament thread on top and a colored thread on the bottom and my bobbin thread keeps showing on top. I have changed tensions, and I can't seem to correct the situation. I have quilted like this before without a problem, so I can't figure out why it is different now. Can anyone help me? Thanks!
03-06-2020, 07:26 AM
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Since you have tried fixing the tension I am going to ask if you changed the weight or type of threads you a re using. Also the batting? These type of changes can effect the quilting outcome. The monofilament thread has, as you know, a great deal of strength and stretch to it I am sure others here will be able to offer other suggestions on how to fix this issue. Best of luck.
03-06-2020, 09:17 AM
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which mono thread are you using?
is it a polyester monofilament or nylon?
don't quote me on this because i have only my own experience as data.
the nylon seems to be stretchier, which could make tensions settings a headache.
more important, all my research indicates that poly is the only one we should use in any project that will feel the heat of an iron or dryer. nylon isn't as strong and can melt.
i did a bit of price checking before i settled on a brand.
all the poly mono-filaments are expensive.
i settled on the big cone sold by Superior threads.
so far i haven't had any tension issues regardless of what i put in the bobbin.
so i think i got a fair deal for what i spent.
is it a polyester monofilament or nylon?
don't quote me on this because i have only my own experience as data.
the nylon seems to be stretchier, which could make tensions settings a headache.
more important, all my research indicates that poly is the only one we should use in any project that will feel the heat of an iron or dryer. nylon isn't as strong and can melt.
i did a bit of price checking before i settled on a brand.
all the poly mono-filaments are expensive.
i settled on the big cone sold by Superior threads.
so far i haven't had any tension issues regardless of what i put in the bobbin.
so i think i got a fair deal for what i spent.
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03-06-2020, 12:20 PM
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Are you using the mono on a thread stand? The further you can get it away, the less tension it will exert on your piece.
I'm not clear if you've changed the tension on your bobbin as well as on top?
Granted, it is different than a domestic, but on my mid arm, I have to have quite a loose tension on my bobbin when I run MonoPoly (100 wt) on the top and King Tut (40 wt) on the bottom.
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I'm not clear if you've changed the tension on your bobbin as well as on top?
Granted, it is different than a domestic, but on my mid arm, I have to have quite a loose tension on my bobbin when I run MonoPoly (100 wt) on the top and King Tut (40 wt) on the bottom.
Watson
03-07-2020, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Watson
Are you using the mono on a thread stand? The further you can get it away, the less tension it will exert on your piece....
03-07-2020, 05:29 AM
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It gives the thread more time to straighten itself out before going through the needle, so it isn't twisted trying to go through the eye and gets hung up. Same for metallics. This is also why it is beneficial to go a bit slower with these threads.
Watson
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