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#21
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.
#23
Originally Posted by irishrose
On my machines, as long as the presser foot isn't down, the tension isn't engaged, so pulling it out from the spool side is no big deal. If I had a modern machine, I might do it differently.
#27
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Delaware
Posts: 953
My son, the sewing machine repairman, recommends cutting the thread and pulling the remaining thread down through the needle but not because of the tension. If you were to pull thread back through the entire machine it would also bring any dust, dirt or debris on the thread back through your machine as well. Over time, it can add up to quite alot of dust. The small loss of thread is minor compared to servicing your machine more often. Although he is happy to service machines, he also likes to inform machine owners how to keep from visiting him more often. Guess I did something right when I raised him:-)
#28
I asked my Janome dealer about this, during a class we had. He said if you use good thread, no need to do this. Good thread, meaning thread that does not give alot of lint. He recomends the egyptian cotton thread, and the bobbin thread, which I use, and am real happy with it. The bobbin thread can be used for sewing machines as well as embroidery machines.
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