Do any of you have a problem with lint dust from thread on your sewing machine ? I think this was discussed here a while back, but I had not had a problem then........ now I have. I am sewing with some yellow/gold colored thread I just bought for sewing pot holders, and it is leaving a fine dust on the pressure foot and below. For starters, I don't like the thread (even though it is a commonly used thread) but bought it because the weather was bad, and I didn't want to drive farther to go to the quilt shop. I have never had this happen to this extent, and wondering if any of you have.

Yes, I have had that problem with colored thread at times. I just keep blowing the dust off when I see it and take the machine apart for a good clean every night . I suggest cleaning the machine good after every project to keep in working good.

i always have that problem with cotton thread...it seems to be very dusty-linty
i make it a manditory part of sewing to totally clean my machine every time i have to change bobbins so this (stuff) doesn't have a chance to build up and cause problems

I see it quite often on my machine also. I just keep a soft paintbrush with my machine and use it to dust of the top and presser feet. And clean my machine's bobbin area regularly.

I have the same problem. And I always use a good thread. I don't recall ever having this problem 15 years age. Maybe just the way they make thread now???

You know, you're right! I hadn't thought about it, but it is way more of a problem than it used to be. I clean my machine regularly with a soft small brush. The sewing machine repairman said lint is your machine's greatest enemy.

I have seen a big difference in thread in recent years, and think it is made differently now. Most of it is made in other countries and I'm not sure of quality control outside of the U.S.

An extra soft bristle toothbrush is good for getting into the smaller parts of a sewing machine,,Thread dust can be a pain

If you have inside threading on your machine lint is a big problem. The older machines, all the threading is on the outside and almost double the thread guides to go through then on the newer machines. That makes a big difference in the amount of lint that collects in the machine.

My sewing machine seller/repairman says that's why he recommends using a poly/cotton thread, and not 100% cotton.

I have not heard of this before. Is it the type of thread? I have regular lint at times like after a project but have not seen the dust you are refering to. What could be causing it?

Yep, I have some YLI that is giving my babies more fits than the Coats & Clark I have.......

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I have trouble with cotton thread causing lint in my sewing machine and also my mid arm quilter. Perhaps it's the speed of modern machines that helps to cause it, much more friction. If you don't have poly thread, try giving the reel of thread a good spray with silicone. I use it a lot and it doesn't affect the fabric.

Do what Sharon Schamber does. Coat your spool or cone of thread in mineral oil and let it set on paper towels to absorb into the thread. . It makes a big difference in stitch quality and keeps the lint down. It does not leave any oily residue on fabric or machine.

Agree. I’ve heard of new brand name glass baking dishes breaking in the oven because the products used to manufacture them are inferior. Now imagine, if you will, cleaning up that mess.

I usually see this more with cotton threads. I clean the machine much more with cotton threads than poly threads. Also check your needle it it is more than you are use to be sure there is no bur on the needle.

I bought some reproduction glass lids for my old corning ware. After I got them I found out they were made in China. Not only do they not fit as well, but there were a lot of reports of them breaking! I never use them in the oven. I still have a couple old ones that I made sure I use in the oven. The repops are just for putting stuff in the frig. I'm looking now for some corning ware at estate sales. They want a lot of money for the lids on eBay and I've seen whole corning ware dishes at estate sales for $5.

I always feel so sad when I see a company go from making (and selling) a high quality product to making a significantly lower quality product. Pyrex glass baking ware used to made with borosilicate; it's now made with soda-lime, which makes it more prone to breaking from the stress of thermal shocks, but is cheaper to manufacture. Interestingly, the borosilicate version is available in Europe. I'm surprised that they don't at least offer the *option* of buying the borosilicate version in the USA - they could market it as the "Gourmet" line and sell it at a higher price and offer the cheaper soda-lime version for people who want to spend less. I got some of my Pyrex dishes from my grandmother when she moved to assisted living, and when my parents are no longer cooking, I plan to get and save their Pyrex dishes for my daughter to have some day.

Singer is another sad story - their machines were beautifully engineered and manufactured for so long, and now their machines are cheap junk. So sad.

Looks like pyrex brand in the US was bought by one entity and Pyrex the original is owned by a European company. They could sell borosilicate class in the US but can't call it Pyrex.