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    Old 09-17-2010, 07:35 AM
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    I have a viking sapphire and while I don't have a twin needle, it does have a setting for it. I was actually looking for a twin needle last weekend as I was joining panels of a tree skirt together and wanted to hide the seam with a thin ribbon. I thougt a twin needle would be the perfect way to get the ribbon sewn down both sides at once! Didn't get to do it that way though as wanted to finish project without running to the store.
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    Old 09-17-2010, 08:07 AM
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    Can a twin needle be used with a walking foot?
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    Old 09-17-2010, 08:10 AM
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    I have a top load Babylock and one of the classes for the machine includes twin needle work, so that statement is incorrect.
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    Old 09-17-2010, 05:13 PM
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    MadQuilter, you lost me here, so which statement are you referring to as incorrect? Thanks
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    Old 09-17-2010, 05:47 PM
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    I have a Viking SE and a Bernina 730 and can use a twin needle. You use 2 spools of thread and thread both through the machine and then have a thread for both needles. Twin needles come in various widths.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 04:54 AM
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    twin needles are normaly used in heirloom sewing ... things such as pin tucks can be done with a twin needle as well as having a pin tuck foot . It can also be used for topstitching . Things of this nature . I hope this will help . Happy sewing!
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    Old 09-18-2010, 05:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by Kathy N
    I have a top loading bobbin on my Janome and have used twin needles many times. You have to make sure that your stitch width accomodates the size of needles you have. If your machine only has a 5mm width you can't use a twin needle that needs 7mm.

    me too..no problems using one with my janome. we have so many stitches..and some look wonderful with double stitches,with different color threads..some of the designs are to tight together to use a twin needle, but it was fun trying them all out!
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    Old 09-18-2010, 06:05 AM
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    I use it when making pillow cases. I use it sew the end to decorate it.
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    I use it when making pillow cases. I use it sew the end to decorate it.
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    Old 09-18-2010, 06:39 AM
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    Not true, twin needles can be used in any machine that will do zig-zag. Where the bobbin is located matters not. They are primarily used in garment sewing but can be used in quilting. They make a double line of stiching. Can be used on crazy blocks with decorative stitching threads.
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