Well, by default that SID would need to be renamed to STD as in Straddle the Ditch. Not sure about the method but I don't like the acronym. lol

Has anyone tried this with the twin needle? I am thinking about it. I just do not want to have to rip it all out if it does not work. Plus it is a christmas gift for my nephew.

I use my twin needle for pintucking and also using 2 different threads with different stitches that come with your machine, there is also a pintucking foot you can use. Just check the with of the foot before use fancy stitches. Ihave a janome 3500 and its max with is 7 but when using twin needles i use a 5 width.

That is curious.

I have a Kenmore that uses a double needle and bobbin goes in at the bottom sideways.

I have a Janome with a top drop down bobbin and the operator's manual says I can use a double needle.

I have used it many times in the old Kenmore, just recently thinking of using it on my Janome but haven't yet.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

The twin needle, and even the triple needles, each take a separate top thread, but they share the same one and only bobbin thread on the back.
Just wanted to mention that.
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Twin needles make awesome decorative stitches to edge pillowcases, placemats etc. I took a class on it when I got my Pfaff 7550 several years ago and loved the look it can create.

A twin needle is used in heirloom sewing to make pintucks.

You can make two rows of stitching( which look like a coverstitch)
which are evenly apart for the entire length of the sewing. Embroidery can look more interesting if you put two different colours in the needles. Some twin needles have a wing needle on one side and make interesting hole or hem work.

I also have a double needle with my Bernina machine. Bobbin loads in the front. Nancy's Notions has a great video on how to use the double needle. I have not tried it yet - but saved the info. You should be able to find it on her web site.

I'd love to see Nancy's Notions video. Could you tell me where I can find it?

Thanks

You need to have two different sources, then thread through all the same channels except when you come to the thread guides just above the needle. Most sewing machines have two thread guides just above the needle. Thread one colour through the left hand guide and into the left hand needle, and then the other thread through the right hand guide and needle. Be careful not to make a stitch that is too big for the foot or the needle plate when you use double needles or you will have breakages. They are great for top stitching even rows of sewing, pintucks sewing bias tape and decorative stitches with two differently coloured threads.

Yes. I've used a twin needle successfully with my walking foot for straight line quilting.

i have a kenmore sewing machine and i didnt get twin needles but in the book it said i could use them in my machine and it is a front bobbin , i tried to use the twin needles(just make sure you have the correct foot on your machine) just to mess around with and i thought it was difficult to use

Here is Nancy's tutorial on using a twin needle. Interestingly she recommends to have threads going in opposite directions .. I never did that but will try it.

http://totallystitchin.net/index.php?cat=329

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

Thanks a bunch!!

The only thing I can think of that hasn't been mentioned here is that you cannot do curves with the twin needles unless things have changed recently. My Brother QC1000 can use a twin needle. Just found out there are diffent widths which is cool.

I would also like to know how you thread the needles and how many spools of thread you use. My sewing machine does not tell you how to use them

you can use the twin needles in both top and front loading machines theyare great for using 2 diff colors of thread for fancy stitchig on crazy quilts and awesome for top stitchine ...
ConnieF

I love the twin needles, you can use it with different stitches and get different looks. and great for leading. God bless

Thanks for posting the question on twin needles. My Brother has the same feature just haven't been gutsy enough to try it yet but now with all this wonderful advise and the video {thank-you} I just may have to get brave and give it a try.

I have a Bernina and never have used my double needle, but it sure sounds like I should!!

I know this is not a clothing site, but I use the twin needle to put hems in knit garments. I serge the edge, turn it up to the hem width and stitch with a 4mm double needle. The stitching will stretch with the knit.

I have Cs Brother and the twin needle works fine with the machine.

No I have a Janome 6600P and it loads from the top and I can use twin needles if I need to. I did a work shop where we were shown what and how to use it.

I have the same machine you do and the twin needles do work with it just make sure you use the right foot or else you will bend the needles.

I tried it with white and red thread. It's really cool!!!

I agree with Sadiemae

No, cause I have used twin needles before and I had a top loading bobbin.

I am still following this topic with great interest but have to confess I haven't tried my twin needles yet.So many projects and so little time..lol