Originally Posted by
smc53
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful advice...Getting ready to begin my project and hoping for the best.
Looking forward to seeing your progress! Use a "metallic" needle as the eye of the needle and groove behind the needle is created special to avoid shredding of your metallic thread. I highly recommend Gutterman's poly wrapped metallic. It is readily available, affordable, and I find it easy to sew with.
Another thing I didn't notice mentioned in the above comments was to use a "grippy" thread in your bobbin. Generally I use a good cotton in a complementary color to the metallic I'm using - they help keep good tension when sewing and prevent looping.
I hope this is helpful! Good luck!