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GrammieJan 02-25-2014 08:31 AM

Curly thread
 
D​oes anyone else have this problem? When I use the small cone type of thread and finish the line of sewing, then clip the thread, both threads go curly. It is hard to get them to stay straight without holding them down.

ILoveToQuilt 02-25-2014 08:55 AM

Is the thread coming off the spool in the correct direction? This sometimes happens to me if I've put the spool/cone on the pin backwards or upside down. Just a thought...

Anita

Onebyone 02-25-2014 09:33 AM

I had this problem too. I put the thread spool on a thread stand so the thread was coming off the top of the spool and no more curly thread. This is the best thread stand I have used and I've used a lot of them. http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...thread-holder/

luana 02-25-2014 10:06 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnO5K6AA2sY I hope you can see this video about how the thread comes off the spool. Hope it helps.

Prism99 02-25-2014 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by luana (Post 6595690)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnO5K6AA2sY I hope you can see this video about how the thread comes off the spool. Hope it helps.

Great video. Thanks!

GrammieJan 02-27-2014 07:27 AM

[QUOTE=luana;6595690]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnO5K6AA2sY I hope you can see this video about how the thread comes off the spool. Hope it helps.[/QUOTE

Thanks for the link, the video was interesting, and so were others I watched which were made by the same person. However, it did not help my situation. I already have a built in thread stand on my machine (Brother 1500). Also I have a spool cap on top of my spool of thread which holds the spool steady while thread is coming off. My thread looks more like a spool but the thread is cross-wound, therefore acts like a cone. (Aurifil). Thanks for all replies, offers of help, I appreciate them.

TerraLeigh 11-14-2014 06:47 PM

Grammie Jan did you ever find a solution to your thread curling? Im having the same problem.. [QUOTE=GrammieJan;6599350]

Originally Posted by luana (Post 6595690)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnO5K6AA2sY I hope you can see this video about how the thread comes off the spool. Hope it helps.[/QUOTE

Thanks for the link, the video was interesting, and so were others I watched which were made by the same person. However, it did not help my situation. I already have a built in thread stand on my machine (Brother 1500). Also I have a spool cap on top of my spool of thread which holds the spool steady while thread is coming off. My thread looks more like a spool but the thread is cross-wound, therefore acts like a cone. (Aurifil). Thanks for all replies, offers of help, I appreciate them.


GrammieJan 11-15-2014 08:43 PM

TerraLeigh, I'm not sure, but it might have been that particular cone of thread. On my next cone I had no real problem. I'm sorry you are having that problem too. It was so curly, reminded me of getting a new perm.


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