Taking thread off the sewing machine
10-19-2011, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by kwiltnutt
Originally Posted by mltquilt
Have the same thing with my new Bernina 830. Wastes a little thread, but much better than ruining an expensive machine. Also doing it now on my other machines.
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inches to the right of the needle) for quilting, as I normally make 120" x 120" quilts. (I could go on and on, but I will just say that I am 100% happy with it)
10-19-2011, 11:57 AM
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By pulling the thread out through the needle, you won't pull lint or thread through the tension disks that may be clinging on the machine by the needle or in the thread path. It has been known to happen and cause havoc with your tension.
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10-19-2011, 02:22 PM
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I tend to agree with both of these posts.
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Originally Posted by C.
Here is what was told to me from two different dealers: the tension discs were made to work in the one direction, which is coming down to the needle. When we (I used to do this) pull the thread out from the top rather than from the needle, we are going in the opposite direction the discs were made to work. Therefore, in the long run it will create tension problems in the future. They also stated it is the number one reason a machine needs repaired, because of the tension. So, I clip my thread up by the take up lever and pull the cut strand thru the needle, I save those pieces in a jar and use for hand sewing bindings etc. Hope this helped explain it......
It just reduces the chances of lint lodging in the tension mechanism. Thread is spun with directionality. Rubbing it against the grain will dislodge more lint than rubbing with the grain.
Actually, the same applies to bobbin thread -- long lengths should not be pulled backwards through the tensioning system. In that case, I think the bigger risk is eventually scoring the metal.
I don't find it any more difficult to snip thread first, so I just made it a habit to always pull thread through with the grain.
Hand quilters are taught to thread their needle with the grain of the thread (knot goes at spool end of the cut thread). This also is because friction is reduced if you pull thread through fabric with the grain of the thread instead of against the grain of the thread.
Actually, the same applies to bobbin thread -- long lengths should not be pulled backwards through the tensioning system. In that case, I think the bigger risk is eventually scoring the metal.
I don't find it any more difficult to snip thread first, so I just made it a habit to always pull thread through with the grain.
Hand quilters are taught to thread their needle with the grain of the thread (knot goes at spool end of the cut thread). This also is because friction is reduced if you pull thread through fabric with the grain of the thread instead of against the grain of the thread.
10-19-2011, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Personally I think if a machine is so delicate you can't pull the thread out backwards you probably don't want it. I've been pulling the thread out backwards on my Pfaff for over 10 years. When the presser foot is up, the tension disks are open and the thread is loose.
10-19-2011, 02:34 PM
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I was taught this too! So I clip the thread up top and pull it out toward the needle. Ironically, I've see advice to "floss" your tension disks by moving the thread back and forward through them.
I think I agree with those of you who agree it makes little difference.
I think I agree with those of you who agree it makes little difference.
10-19-2011, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CAS49OR
I was taught this too! So I clip the thread up top and pull it out toward the needle. Ironically, I've see advice to "floss" your tension disks by moving the thread back and forward through them.
I think I agree with those of you who agree it makes little difference.
I think I agree with those of you who agree it makes little difference.
10-19-2011, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider
Pulling it backwards is supposed to leave lint in the tension disks, but I've been doing it for over 20 years on my Viking with no problems at all and none on the newer Bernina either. I clean between the discs whenever I clean the bobbin area, no big deal. It's just lint, not a tension issue.
ETA: Definitely raise the foot first. (do people really unthread with the foot down?)
ETA: Definitely raise the foot first. (do people really unthread with the foot down?)
As I'm reading this board more, I'm thinking I was darn lucky to end up buying a Viking.
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