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greaterexp 05-17-2011 07:29 AM
I'm glad you asked this question. I never thought about it!

Grandma Mary 05-17-2011 09:03 AM
If you pull the thread backwards it's like petting a dog or cat backwards and raises the lint and nap on the thread, and clogs the tension. A repair man told me that's one of the number one problems with machines that are brought into him for repairs.

Jannie 05-18-2011 09:45 PM
After hearing this, I asked my machine sales/repair person. He said it was no big deal either way. I have a new 2011 Janome. Hopefully he knows what he is talking about.

Lilrain 05-18-2011 11:22 PM
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
Originally Posted by dakotamaid
Originally Posted by jdiane318
I learn something new everyday on this board. Did not know about the thread idea at all.
Me too, however, it seems like a waste of thread to do that. (I was taught to sew by a Mom raised in the depression!)
Me three.....never thought about messing with the tension by pulling it backwards.
i have never had problems in 25 years of quilting. Maybe it is because my machine is not computerized

penski 05-20-2011 04:01 PM
yes i was told to do that ,but i cant say that i always remember to do it that way !!!

nrt211 05-21-2011 05:25 AM
Originally Posted by jdiane318
I learn something new everyday on this board. Did not know about the thread idea at all.
Me either. Thanks for the info!

windycitygal 06-06-2011 09:05 PM
Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy
Nancy Zieman recommends this method. Her explanation is that you "floss" the thread path thus removing anything that might be in there.
A machine mechanic told me niether way matters; in fact, if you want to get lint out of your thread path use waxed dental floss and thread your machine with it leaving tension disks open and floss up and back. You will be surprised at the dirt that comes out!

roseOfsharon 06-10-2011 02:37 PM
I never knew this... an interesting tip.

roseOfsharon 06-10-2011 02:37 PM
Originally Posted by windycitygal
Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy
Nancy Zieman recommends this method. Her explanation is that you "floss" the thread path thus removing anything that might be in there.
A machine mechanic told me niether way matters; in fact, if you want to get lint out of your thread path use waxed dental floss and thread your machine with it leaving tension disks open and floss up and back. You will be surprised at the dirt that comes out!
I had never heard of this either!


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